Journal of Social Research and Policy
Volume 2, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 47-72

The multiple dimensions of transnationalism: Examining their relevance to immigrants' subjective well-being (Article)

Vaquera E. , Aranda E.
  • a Department of Sociology, CPR 107, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620, United States
  • b Department of Sociology, CPR 107, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620, United States

Abstract

Using data from a random representative survey of South Florida immigrants (n=1,268), our research examines different facets of transnationalism and how they relate to a typically overlooked component of immigrant incorporation-subjective well-being. We examine separately the affective and evaluative components of immigrants' well-being in their country of reception-the United States - by differentiating between self-reported emotional well-being and self-reported satisfaction with life in the U.S. Findings support that the kinds and frequency of connections that immigrants maintain with the home country are important factors for understanding immigrants' subjective well-being.

Author Keywords

Life satisfaction immigrants Transnationalism Happiness Subjective well-being

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84894074541&partnerID=40&md5=033a8c82be4215fde8d89b3d36c59527

ISSN: 20672640
Cited by: 7
Original Language: English