Family Support and Migration in Nigeria

2025/01/24 by Daniel Tuki · 1 voice
Social Sciences · Psychology · #Migration and Labor Dynamics #Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration #Migration, Health and Trauma

paper · doi:10.1177/00020397241310450

openalex publication_date 2025/01/24 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/06/11

Abstract

Using novel large-N survey data collected from the state of Edo – Nigeria's migration epicentre – this study examines how family support relates to people's migration aspirations and their perception of the risks associated with migrating to Europe. The regression results reveal that family support positively correlates with migration aspirations and raises people's confidence in their chances of reaching Europe should they decide to migrate, effectively decreasing their perception of migration risks. Women are less optimistic about reaching Europe than men.

Discussions

• 🆕Daniel Tuki investigates how family support shapes migration aspirations and risk perceptions in Edo, Nigeria's migration epicentre. Findings reveal that family backing lowers perceived risks, with [bsky, 4 points, 0 comments]

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