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Understanding the Impact of Urban-to-Urban Migration on Left-behind Children's Well-being

Understanding the Impact of Urban-to-Urban Migration on Left-behind Children\'s Well-being

Introduction

As the urbanization process in China accelerates, a significant number of residents from small and medium-sized cities are migrating to larger urban centers. This trend has led to an increase in the number of left-behind children—those who remain in their hometowns while their parents migrate for work. The research article "The Causal Effects of Urban-to-Urban Migration on Left-behind Children’s Well-Being in China" offers valuable insights into the well-being of these children. By leveraging data from the China Education Panel Survey (CEPS), the study explores the multifaceted impacts of parental migration on urban left-behind children, providing crucial information for practitioners aiming to improve child outcomes.

Key Findings

The study reveals that urban left-behind children face several disadvantages compared to their peers who are not left behind. The research utilized a counterfactual framework with the propensity score matching (PSM) method to identify these disparities. Key findings include:

Implications for Practitioners

For practitioners in the field of speech-language pathology and child development, these findings highlight the importance of addressing the unique challenges faced by left-behind children. Practitioners can implement targeted interventions to support these children in several ways:

Encouraging Further Research

The study underscores the need for further research into the specific impacts of urban-to-urban migration on child well-being. Practitioners are encouraged to explore additional factors such as the role of grandparents or other caregivers, the impact of migration on different age groups, and the long-term effects on children's development.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: The Causal Effects of Urban-to-Urban Migration on Left-behind Children’s Well-Being in China.


Citation: Lu, N., Lu, W., Chen, R., Tang, W., & Wu, S. (2023). The causal effects of urban-to-urban migration on left-behind children’s well-being in China. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(5), 4303. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20054303
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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