Temporary youth mobility: motivations and benefits from a life-course perspective

Temporary mobility experiences, such as linguistic stays, volunteering, or backpacking have become popular among young adults. This article takes a life-course perspective to understand young adults' motivations for becoming temporarily mobile, as well as the perceived benefits. We analyse data...

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Published in:Children's geographies 2022-11, Vol.20 (6), p.861-875
Main Authors: Haldimann, Lucas, Heers, Marieke, Kleiner, Brian, Rérat, Patrick
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