The influence of village attractiveness on flows of movers in a declining rural region

•Net settlement of families is higher in smaller villages with higher levels of scenic beauty.•Net settlement of older people is higher in larger villages with higher levels of service.•Net settlement of young adults is higher in villages with lower levels of scenic beauty and less owner occupied ho...

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Published in:Journal of rural studies 2017-11, Vol.56, p.39-52
Main Authors: Elshof, Hans, Haartsen, Tialda, van Wissen, Leo J.G., Mulder, Clara H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attraction
Fertility
Housing
Populations
Replacement levels
Rural areas
Rural communities
Rural populations
Rural urban differences
Towns
Urbanization
Villages
Young adults
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Summary:•Net settlement of families is higher in smaller villages with higher levels of scenic beauty.•Net settlement of older people is higher in larger villages with higher levels of service.•Net settlement of young adults is higher in villages with lower levels of scenic beauty and less owner occupied housing.•No evidence was found that accessibility and a large number of nearby jobs greatly influence flows of movers of villages.
ISSN:0743-0167
1873-1392
DOI:10.1016/j.jrurstud.2017.07.004