Volume : III, Issue : II, February - 2014

Family Functioning and Family Satisfaction of Elderly Migrants

Dr. K. Latha, Dr. V. Sreedevi

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The most complex component of population change and growth is migration. The impact of migration is a subject of change in terms of time and space. There are several problems are associated with or caused by migration particularly for the migrants. They have to readjust their family relations and roles. Their caste values and practices have also to be redefined. It, is therefore interesting to find out their perceptions about their family functioning. The main aim of the present study in to understand the perception about migration and family functioning. The sample consists of 200 migrants of Chittoor District. Data was collected by using interview schedule. The collected data were scored; means, SDs, and frequency tables were calculated. The results indicated that the old age migrant had highest means in family functioning with regard to period of study, family type and family size. There is significant relationship between age and family satisfaction.

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Dr.K. Latha, Dr.V.Sreedevi Family Functioning and Family Satisfaction of Elderly Migrants International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol.III, Issue.II February 2014

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