The social psychological consequences of emigration from Ireland for those who stay

Working from J. Adam's (1963) framework of equity theory, interview data are used to examine whether stayers (N = 20) in the Republic of Ireland compare their situation with those who emigrate & examines the social psychological effects of such comparisons. Perceived reasons for emigration...

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Published in:Irish journal of psychology 1996-01, Vol.17 (1), p.13-22
Main Author: Sheehan, Eugene P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Emigration
Ireland
Psychosocial Factors
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Summary:Working from J. Adam's (1963) framework of equity theory, interview data are used to examine whether stayers (N = 20) in the Republic of Ireland compare their situation with those who emigrate & examines the social psychological effects of such comparisons. Perceived reasons for emigration are discussed, as are respondents' feelings of grief due to friends' departures. Those who stayed in Ireland did acknowledge comparing themselves unfavorably with friends who emigrated. It is suggested that such comparisons may lead to a snowball effect of emigration, with those who stay behind becoming more likely to emigrate following internal comparisons. 24 References. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:0303-3910
2158-0812
DOI:10.1080/03033910.1996.10558083