Couple formation and migration are the results of interrelated decision-making processes in the life cycle. Using data from the “Social Condition and Integration of Foreign Citizens (SCIF)” survey, conducted in Italy in 2011–2012 by Istat, we aim to investigate how the timing of migration events affects the type and timing of marriages in the destination country. Time-related models investigate the competing-risk transitions to endogamous and exogamous marriages with Italian spouses. Obtained results provide evidence of the complexity of today’s migrations, and they indicate the coexistence of various patterns among first-generation migrants in Italy, characterised by a plurality of origins, with different projects and behavioural models. The “interrelation of events” hypothesis explains the transitions to both endogamous and exogamous marriages among women, while men usually spend more time finding a partner and achieving economic stability. Despite this general picture, our analysis shows different and original pathways shaping transitions to marriage by reason of migration and considering a number of demographic and migratory characteristics

Gabrielli, G., Barbiano di Belgiojoso, E., Terzera, L., Paterno, A. (2019). What role does timing play in migrants’ transition to marriage? A comparison between endogamous and exogamous marriages. ZFF, 31(3), 333-360 [10.3224/zff.v31i3.05].

What role does timing play in migrants’ transition to marriage? A comparison between endogamous and exogamous marriages

Barbiano di Belgiojoso, E.
;
Terzera, L.
;
2019

Abstract

Couple formation and migration are the results of interrelated decision-making processes in the life cycle. Using data from the “Social Condition and Integration of Foreign Citizens (SCIF)” survey, conducted in Italy in 2011–2012 by Istat, we aim to investigate how the timing of migration events affects the type and timing of marriages in the destination country. Time-related models investigate the competing-risk transitions to endogamous and exogamous marriages with Italian spouses. Obtained results provide evidence of the complexity of today’s migrations, and they indicate the coexistence of various patterns among first-generation migrants in Italy, characterised by a plurality of origins, with different projects and behavioural models. The “interrelation of events” hypothesis explains the transitions to both endogamous and exogamous marriages among women, while men usually spend more time finding a partner and achieving economic stability. Despite this general picture, our analysis shows different and original pathways shaping transitions to marriage by reason of migration and considering a number of demographic and migratory characteristics
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Migration, Family Formation, Italy, Event History Analysis, Interrelation of events
English
2019
ZFF
31
3
333
360
open
Gabrielli, G., Barbiano di Belgiojoso, E., Terzera, L., Paterno, A. (2019). What role does timing play in migrants’ transition to marriage? A comparison between endogamous and exogamous marriages. ZFF, 31(3), 333-360 [10.3224/zff.v31i3.05].
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