Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This study was based on the consequences of youth migration on left behind elderly parents.The objective of this study was to assessing the socio-economic background of the elderly and the effects of youth migration on left behind elderly parents.Based on the study's aims, a semi-structured interview schedule of both open-ended and closed-ended questions was used to collect primary data in order to obtain meaningful information.To find out how younger people's migration affects older parents, a personal interview was conducted.The respondents were Kirtipur residents who were 60 years of age or older.According to the interviewees, their migrant family members reprimand them when their youngsters act out, skip school, or disregard their elders' advice.Only a small percentage of respondents said they occasionally experience mental and physical torture.In a similar vein, they had trouble bringing groceries, sugar, tea or coffee, edible oil, vegetables, and other essentials, as well as difficulties cooking.According to the majority of respondents, their grandchildren would bring those necessities including groceries.
Source: Journal of National Development
Author: Ram Raj Pokharel
Institution: Tribhuvan University
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7214530557
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