A5024989384- Migration and Labor Dynamics
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Migration, Ethnicity, and Economy
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Health and Conflict Studies
- China's Socioeconomic Reforms and Governance
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Global Health Care Issues
- Migration, Refugees, and Integration
- Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences
- Family Dynamics and Relationships
- Southeast Asian Sociopolitical Studies
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics
- Diaspora, migration, transnational identity
- Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Urban and Rural Development Challenges
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Social Policy and Reform Studies
- Unemployment and Economic Growth
- Genetic Syndromes and Imprinting
University of Utah
2016-2025
Intellectual Ventures (United States)
2019
Singapore Management University
2013-2014
Institute of Sociology
2005-2012
University of Michigan
2007
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2004
A unique longitudinal and prospective approach is used to analyze the social embeddedness of rural-urban Thai migrants their subsequent migration. More than any one particular tie, it configuration ties at multiple levels that influences whether experience destination as integrative a place for settlement or not. Social from sources weave into fabric surrounds in contexts, shaping migration trajectories. The findings show urban-integrated with diverse support urban who reside village...
Transitions from marriage to widowhood are consequential and fraught with risk in developing country contexts. We investigate whether transitions widowhood, as well worsened functional health, predict transition into coresidential living arrangements children a rapidly aging China. also inquire coresidence vary by older adults' gender the presence of grandchildren skip generation households.Longitudinal prospective analyses Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Surveys (1998-2005) assess...
We examine the utilization of remittances for expenditures associated with development, specifically children's education. use household-level data from Nepal Living Standards Survey (NLSS II, 2003–04) to separate remittance effects general household income demonstrate migration–development relationship reflected in child schooling investment. find that family-household are spent on education children, but disproportionately boys’ schooling. Only when girls members higher-income households...
Abstract Thailand’s southernmost provinces (TSP) have experienced prolonged insurgency violence and economic deprivation, leading to substantial outmigration. Examining how the two factors interact shape migration decision-making will provide a broader understanding of they influence in other regions. In this study, we hypothesize that: (1) Residents TSP be more likely migrate out their province if reside households villages that are replete with migrant social networks, (2) The experience...
We sought to better understand the association between early life exposure war and trauma older adult health status in a developing setting.We analyzed data of 405 Vietnamese men women 1 northern Vietnam commune who entered adulthood during War are now entering late (i.e., ages 55 years 2010).The toll war's aging population was perceptible various measures physical health, including negative self-reported somatic symptoms. Killing another person being exposed toxic substances warfare...
Urban expansion in emerging urban areas has drawn plenty of attention. The Greater Mekong Region (GMR) experienced dramatic urbanisation and land recent decades. Based on built-up area data from the World Bank compiled over 2000–2010 period, this paper integrates geographical, socioeconomic physical factors to explore underlying patterns dynamics GMR. An explicit critical emphasis is placed institutional conditions. growth GMR concentrated heavily capital cities coastal areas. Additionally,...
Abstract Background Survivors of war throughout the world experience illnesses and injuries that are crucial to understand, given ongoing treatment adaptation they demand. In developing countries like Vietnam, where population aging chronic disease burdens rapidly rising, populations have seen a disproportionate share armed conflict related casualties. This paper describes Vietnam Health Aging Study (VHAS), unique resource for investigating mechanisms association between diverse exposures...
This paper examines interactions between older adults living in rural areas of Thailand and Cambodia their adult children. Thai data come from the Survey Welfare Elderly ( N = 3,202 17,517 children). are 777 3,751 Results indicate that not being abandoned, supportive expressions such as visits provision material goods depend on proximity, characteristics relate to needs dependency adult, life circumstances These findings support an extension altruistic perspective incorporates notions...
We examine the impacts of trauma exposures and family stressors associated with Vietnam War on musculoskeletal health posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) outcomes in elderly Vietnamese who were widely impacted by war as young adults. Noting that wars’ extend beyond male veterans most survivor populations, we give attention to female survivors placed a variety roles vis-a-vis war. Utilizing data from 2010 Health Aging Pilot Study (N = 405), use logistic Poisson regression models estimate...
Abstract Background Though studies measuring war-related stressors and resultant trauma among U.S. military veterans are abundant, few address how wartime affect native to warzones. Even fewer assess the stress exposure resulting experienced by Vietnamese civilians. This study aimed construct a scale quantify that is relevant for civilians who survived American War in Vietnam. Methods The analyzed data from novel source, Vietnam Health Aging Study, which surveyed older men women residing...
Abstract Background The recently launched DNA methylation profiling platform, Illumina MethylationEPIC BeadChip Infinium microarray v2.0 (EPICv2), is highly correlated with measurements obtained from its predecessor v1.0 (EPICv1). However, the concordance between two versions in context of methylation-based tools, including cell type deconvolution algorithms, epigenetic clocks, and inflammation lifestyle biomarkers has not yet been investigated. To address this, we profiled on both EPIC...
This study examines the probability that an older adult—from one of six Asian societies sampled—lives in same household or proximate to adult child and how this fluctuates by number children, rural/urban residence, several other covariates. Proximate residence is defined as living either with near a child. Results show positive linear associations between children is, each additional increases chances relatively consistent way. But, results co-residence vary more across countries. Virtually...
This paper is based on a case study of female migrants working in construction-the second largest industry India and one which employs almost 30 million people, approximately percent are women, many them migrants. In this paper, we extend beyond an empirical description migrant workers the field construction, considering subjective nuanced realities linked to women's lived experiences as The interviews 110 construction who have migrated from various regions city Delhi. An in-depth,...
Abstract In this study, we assess how the composition of migrant workers varies with migration prevalence within Filipino communities. Specifically, test hypothesis past cumulative causation scholars that increased results in a decline selectivity. The Philippines has social, political and geographical context differs from many other countries characterized by high migration. consider whether these different contexts contingencies might alter process which social phenomenon occurs. Multiple...
This research explores the relationship between family structure and maternal employment in Vietnam's Red River Delta, a region experiencing economic development market transition. Analyses of work intensity, measured as working hours multiple jobholding, demonstrate that women, including mothers infants preschoolers, persistently at high levels intensity Work is especially among women raising teenage children, due to demands for education other resources exerted upon parents. The findings...
We analyze school attrition among youth in Kanchanaburi province, Thailand. find that family investments schooling are shaped by both household and local community contexts. There is an enrollment advantage for girls across different households communities. whose mothers have migrated immigrant at greater risk of leaving school. Attrition negatively associated with educational economic resources. The labor market, especially the supply professional managerial work, positively affects...
This study aimed to assess the nature and degree of association between exposure potentially traumatic wartime experiences in early life, such as living a heavily bombed region or witnessing death firsthand, later-life frailty.