Impact of parental migration on family life: case study of Domboshava (Chirombo village)

Author
Jambo, Felistas M.
Title
Impact of parental migration on family life: case study of Domboshava (Chirombo village)
Abstract
The study explored on the impact of parental migration on family life in Domboshava (Chirombo village). The major aim of the study was to examine the effects of parental migration on family life. The study employed an exploratory research design. The research was qualitative in nature and employed interviews and a focus group discussion for the purpose of data collection. A sample size of 25 participants was drawn from the target population and to collect relevant information to the study. The study employed the social capital theory. The study revealed that parental migration has negative consequences on children left behind and these include sexual abuse, child labor, school dropouts, early child marriages, use of alcohol and substance abuse. However some children benefit from their parents' migration showing that besides the negative effects it has also some positive effects to the family. After identifying the effects the researcher also identified the coping strategies employed by these children as well as peace and governance strategies to these problems. The findings were in line with what the social capital theory posits whilst others were contrary to that. The assumptions were also cleared after the data collection. The study recommends that the government should implement policies to support children left behind by migrating parents and also partner with other NGOs so as to provide the needs of these families. It also recommends the department of Peace and Governance to establish offices in Chirombo village for counseling services as well as offering loans to those facing financial challenges.
Date
April 2025
Publisher
BUSE
Keywords
parental migration, family life.
Supervisor
Dr Zembere
Item sets
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Media
FELISTAS MAVIS JAMBO.pdf

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