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    Community context of retiree migration intentions

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    Date

    1985

    Author

    Hill, Mary Ellen

    Degree

    Master of Arts

    Discipline

    Sociology

    Subject

    Migration, Internal Ontario, Northwestern
    Retirement Ontario, Northwestern

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    Abstract

    Current research into retiree migration has focused on identifying geographical patterns of migration and on analysing the personal characteristics of retirees. Very few studies have investigated the community context of retiree migration. This research explores associations between community characteristics and retiree migration intentions through a study centered on small towns located in Northwestern Ontario. It makes a contribution to existing retiree migration literature through the development and application of a theoretical perspective on community retiree migration, based on Rose's concept of an aging subculture and Breton's concept of institutional completeness. Findings indicate that there is a strong association between community characteristics and retiree migration intentions. Retirees appear to intend staying in those communities which have a complex set of community characteristics. Conversely, retirees appear to intend leaving communities which are less developed.

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    http://knowledgecommons.lakeheadu.ca/handle/2453/1033

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