Couple migration patterns, gender power relationships and later-life depression in China
BACKGROUNDAlthough migration is almost always a family decision, the couple's perspective is overlooked in the study of migration and health.In China, family migration patterns have diversified and become more complex, making it vital to understand the consequences of this trend on well-being. OBJECTIVEThis study aims to investigate: (1) the common migration patterns among Chinese couples; (2) the association between couple migration patterns and the mental health of men and women in later life.
Authors
- Jingwen Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1420-7569)
- James Nazroo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6744-2207)
- Nan Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8032-275X)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Demographic Research
- Published
- 2025-12-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4054/demres.2025.53.40
- Primary Topic
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00