Are migrants and their families happier after migration?

• Autores: Martijn Hendriks
• Localización: Paradigma económico, ISSN 2007-3067, Año 13, Nº. 3, 2021, págs. 157-184
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • By comparing migrants to matched potential migrants with similar characteristics of their country of origin using Gallup World Poll data, it is estimated that migrants worldwide assess the quality of their lives on average 9% more positive after migration. They also experience appro- ximately 5% more positive emotions and 7% less negative emotions due to migration. Most of these happiness gains are experienced within the first five years after migration. Families left behind generally evaluate their lives more positively, but frequently experience more negative emotions.