Changes of Residence during the Life of Individuals Born in Europe in the 1930s, 40s and 50S.

Frank Heins, Irpps-CNR

Objective Starting from a cohort perspective, the interactions of migration with social and economic conditions as well as the historical context are examined. Data The contribution is based on data from the SHARE study: two waves (SHARELife) conducted in 2008/09 and 2017 provide life stories with a complete history of changes in accommodations. Methods Multilevel techniques of event history analysis are used to disentangle the importance of individual and family characteristics as well as country-specific socio-economic factors and the historical context, especially periods of political upheaval and war, as well as economic crises. The analysis is conducted separately for both sexes, considering the distinction between native and non-native population and the family context. Expected findings The generations studied show very clear differences in territorial mobility at the country level. During and after the Second World War, many countries experienced an increase in the number of changes of residence. At the individual level, there are structural characteristics as well as key life course events related to professional and academic training and entry into the labour market linked to changes of accommodations. And events related to family life, such as the formation or dissolution of a partnership and the birth of a child.

Keywords: Internal Migration and Urbanization, Longitudinal studies

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