An auto-biographical approach to understanding migration: the case of Hong Kong emigrants |
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| Authors: | A M Findlay F L N Li |
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| Institution: | Department of Geography, University of Dundee, Dundee DD1 4HN |
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| Abstract: | Summary This paper seeks to make a methodological contribution by evaluating the autobiographical approach and its application to migration research. The migration act is seen as a manifestation of an individual's identity. This is moulded by many social influences over an individual's lifecourse. The paper explores the realm of practical consciousness (Giddens 1984) using a biographical approach in an attempt to identify the values underpinning the intentions of professional emigrants from Hong Kong. |
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