| Author | Canoy, Jemmimah Jewel R. |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. HS-93-07 |
| Subject(s) | Rural-urban migration--Philippines--Cebu
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. HS-93-07 |
| Abstract | Cityward migration of rural people facing zero probability of absorption in the urban-modern
(U-M) sector is prevalent in most of the Third World countries. This study attempts to
explain such movement of people who do not have the necessary human capital, like education
and trainings, for U-M sector employment. In general, it delves on the determinants, mechanism,
and socio-economic consequences of rural-urban migration. Respondents from 3 urban
barangays in Cebu City were randomly selected for this purpose.
Findings show that migrants eyeing on urban informal sector (UIS) jobs are rationally
motivated with the desire to improve their economic and/or social status. Thus, apparently,
migration is socio-economic propelled. The movement took place under the auspices of chain
migration --- assistance was offered by those who have moved ahead; in turn, the new migrants
assisted incoming migrants. Further migration is induced through contacts established between
the migrants and their rural place of origin.
Findings in this study are used as empirical bases in formulating a UIS specific migration
decision model. It hopes to provide a complementary explanation on the movement of people that
is not given prominence by Todaro's model. |
| Year | 1993 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ;no. HS-93-07 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Human Settlement (HS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Routray, Jayant Kumar; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Amin, A.T.M. Nurul;Weber, Karl E.; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA); |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1995 |