Bauer T, Zimmermann K F
Int Migr Rev. 1997 Spring;31(1):143-9.
"This study has argued that network migration is central to actual migratory movements, which suggests that its determinants should be carefully investigated. The analysis demonstrates that the network behavior of ethnic Germans can be explained, to a large degree, by observable characteristics. Two crucial variables were investigated, namely the connections to friends from the country of origin and the settlement close to relatives and friends. East Europeans, especially from Rumania, are significantly more connected to friends from the same country of origin than are East Germans. These connections strongly decline with duration of residence and presence in rural areas. Older people are more likely to settle close to friends or relatives at the time of immigration. Population density increases, education, length of stay in a reception camp, and per capita government expenditures decrease the likelihood of such a settlement."
本研究认为，网络迁移是实际移民流动的核心，这表明其决定因素应得到仔细研究。分析表明，德裔的网络行为在很大程度上可以由可观察到的特征来解释。研究了两个关键变量，即与原籍国朋友的联系以及在亲属和朋友附近定居。东欧人，尤其是罗马尼亚人，与来自同一原籍国的朋友的联系明显比东德人更紧密。这些联系会随着居住时间的延长和在农村地区的居住而大幅减少。老年人在移民时更有可能在朋友或亲属附近定居。人口密度增加、教育程度、在接待营地的停留时间以及人均政府支出会降低这种定居的可能性。
