Remittances: The Impact on Families in Armenia

Autor:	Lisa Yagaloff, Rebekah Diamond, Rebecca L. Thomas, Yevgine Vardanyan
Rok vydání:	2018
Předmět:	Economics and Econometrics Economic growth Social Psychology Armenian 05 social sciences 050301 education Interpersonal communication language.human_language Political science 0502 economics and business Capital city language 050207 economics 0503 education Social policy Social capital
Zdroj:	Journal of Family and Economic Issues. 39:634-646
ISSN:	1573-3475 1058-0476
DOI:	10.1007/s10834-018-9580-9
Popis:	Armenian families have a long history of receiving remittances. Currently remittances are a major component of the Armenian economy and have a significant impact on families. Utilizing the results of in-depth semi-structured interviews conducted in the capital city of Yerevan, this article examined how remittances affected the lives, well-being, and family relationships of the people who received them. As families managed without their migrant family members, they developed systems and routines that helped them cope with the absence. In addition, they utilized networks of social capital that allowed them to persist despite significant interpersonal challenges. Insights from this study will inform specialists who serve migrant families, helping them better understand what their clients are experiencing and enabling them to provide strength-based approaches.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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