The Tendency of out Migration and its Impact on Place of Origin

Abstract

This entitle of this study "The tendency of out migration and its impact on place of origin". The specific objectives of this study were to analyze the socio-economic status of non-migrated inhabitants, to find out the cause and impacts of migration in place of origin and to identify solutions of problems caused by out migration in place of origin. This study followed a mixed methods approach based on an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design. The data was analyzed with the help of mathematical tools. In the study occupationally the data shows that nearly three quarters of respondents rely on agriculture as their primary livelihood. More than half of respondents expressing discontent due to unemployment, lack of opportunities and insufficient resources. The main push factors behind migration include lack of educational opportunities, insufficient land, and limited income job prospects. The impact of migration is found to be affecting the social and environmental structure of the community, apart from the economy. Migration is found to have weakened social cohesion. More than one third of respondents were found weakening of social harmony, including a lack of community dialogue, a lack of visionary leaders, and a lack of people working together for collective action.