TTLV: Impact of rural-urban seasonal migration on rural family life in Cam Van commune - Cam Giang district - Hai Duong province

MASTER'S THESIS INFORMATION

1. Student's full name: Nguyen Thi Kim Anh 2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: April 6, 1989 4. Place of birth: Hai Duong

5. Decision on recognition of students No. 1936/2011QD-XHNV-SDH dated October 10, 2011 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

6. Changes in training process: No

7. Thesis topic: Impact of rural-urban seasonal migration on rural family life in Cam Van commune - Cam Giang district - Hai Duong province

8. Major: Sociology; Code: 60 31 03 01

9. Scientific advisor: Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dinh Tan, currently working at: Institute of Sociology, Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and Public Administration

10. Summary of thesis results:

The topic "Impact of rural-urban seasonal migration on rural family life in Cam Van commune - Cam Giang district - Hai Duong province" is a research topic conducted in the context of rural-urban migration occurring quite commonly, and is an inevitable result of the process of industrialization, modernization and urbanization of the country. With the scope of research in a commune of a province using sociological research methods and applying research theories on migration, the topic has drawn some conclusions as follows:

Firstly, the topic has described the current situation of rural-urban seasonal migration in Cam Van commune - Cam Giang district - Hai Duong province. At the time of the study, the households with migrants to urban areas were of the extended family type, accounting for a high proportion. The gender structure of the households was quite similar to the current gender structure of the country's population in general. Regarding the socio-economic characteristics of the families with migrants: among the surveyed households, the proportion of people dependent on the main laborer in the family was quite high, on average, each worker had to support nearly 1 dependent person. The income sources of the families with migrants were quite diverse, however, the main occupation was agriculture. The income of the families with migrants was generally quite stable and ensured the minimum needs of family life. Conditions of land, water and housing were also considered in the thesis. However, agricultural land funds have been relatively narrowed to be converted into residential land or used for other purposes. The proportion of male migrants in the study area is higher than that of female migrants, and they are mainly between the ages of 25 and 35. The education level of migrants also varies, and the younger the migrant, the higher the education level. The time migrants visit their families also differs by age and gender. Women visit their families more frequently than men, and the older the age, the more frequently they visit their families.

Second, migrants' motivations for migration are also quite diverse, mainly economic motivations.

Third, the thesis also pointed out some impacts of rural seasonal migration on rural family life in terms of economic life, cultural life, educational life, health, politics and society. Specifically, rural-urban seasonal migration has contributed to the development and improvement of the economic life of rural households in particular and the local economic situation in general. From there, it also contributed to improving cultural, spiritual, educational, health and political life. The results of the thesis investigation showed that, thanks to seasonal migration, the cultural and spiritual life of migrant families has been improved, and opportunities and access to social services, especially education for children and health services, have been improved. However, seasonal migration also leads to some changes in rural family life, especially the division of labor within the family, as well as the participation of rural families in local social and political life.

Fourthly, the thesis has proposed solutions to effectively manage rural-urban seasonal migration, reduce negative impacts on rural family life, and help localities develop sustainably in all aspects from the sustainable development of each family.

11. Practical applicability: The topic has high practical applicability and can be applied to other areas in the country. Especially in analyzing the impacts (changes, negative, positive or marginal impacts) of rural-urban seasonal migration on rural family life. From there, contributing solutions in managing and planning rural-urban migration effectively.

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Nguyen Thi Kim Anh .................. 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: April 6, 1989 4. Place of birth: Hai Duong

5. Admission decision number: 1936/2011QD-XHNV-SDH Dated October 10, 2011

6. Changes in academic process: None

(List the forms of change and corresponding times)

7. Official thesis title: Impacts of seasonal rural – urban migration on family's life in rural area in Cam Van commune – Cam Giang district – Hai Duong province

8. Major: Sociology 9. Code: 60 31 03 01

9. Supervisors: Pr. PhD. Nguyen Dinh Tan, Institute of Sociology, National Ho Chi Minh Academy of Politics and Public Administration.

10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

The thesis “Impacts of seasonal rural – urban migration on rural families' lives in Cam Van commune, Cam Giang district, Hai Duong province” has been conducted in the context of the fact that rural – urban migration is a popular phenomenon and is a result of the nation's industrialization and urbanization. In its scale of research and by applying sociological methods and theories, the thesis has dedicated the key findings as below:

Firstly, the thesis has described the status of seasonal rural – urban migration of Cam Van commune, Cam Giang, Hai Duong. By the time of the study, most of the households are extended families. The sex composition of households is corresponding to the current sex composition of Vietnam's population in general. In terms of socio-economic figures of migrators' families: the rate of dependent members is high, on average a worker has to maintain a dependent member. Sources of income of migrators' families is abundant, however, agriculture is the main occupation. Generally, their incomes are quite stable and guarantee the minimum needs of the family life. The conditions of land, water and housing are considered in the thesis, the results of the survey show that more than 90% of households have access to clean water so far, however, agricultural land is relatively reduced to be used as settlements or for other purposes. In the study area the rate of migrators are men more than women, and mostly between the ages of 25 and 35 years old. The education level of migrators is also different, and the migrators, who are younger, they have higher level. Times to visit the families of migrators also have differences in age and sex. The frequency to visit the families of women is higher than men and the older migrators visit more often.

Secondly, the purpose of migration is also quite diverse, mostly economic purpose.

Thirdly, the thesis also indicates some impacts of seasonal rural migration on rural families' life on aspects such as: economic, cultural, educational life, health, politics, society. specifically, the seasonal rural – urban migration has contributed to the development, improving the economic life of rural households in particular and the local economy in general. Then also contributed to improving the cultural, spiritual life, education, health and politics. The investigation results of the thesis have shown that, thanks to seasonal migration, the cultural and spiritual life of migrants' family were improved, they have opportunities to access to social services, especially, education for children and higher health services. However, seasonal migration has also led to some changes in the lives of rural family, especially the division of labor in the family, as well as the participation of rural families in social political life in local.

Fourthly, the thesis gave out some recommendations on solutions to effectively manage seasonal rural – urban migration, to reduce the negative impact on the lives of rural families, help the local have the sustainable development in all aspects, which from the sustainable development of each family.

11. Practical applicability: The topic has the high applicability in reality and potentially applicable to research in other areas of the country. Especially in the analysis of the impact of seasonal on rural families' lives. So, contribute the solution to effectively manage and plan rural – urban migration.