Social Cost of Migration on Children Left Behind: Research Summary

The study shows that Migration often results in fragmented families, with children separated from their parents for extended periods. This separation exposes children to significant psychological, educational, and social challenges, defined as "social costs", arising from parental migration. 

Therefore, this study focus on the welfare of children whose parents are no longer their primary caregivers due to migration. The impacts on children are evaluated in terms of physical health, nutritional consumption, psychosocial well-being, educational attainment, social safety and security, and economic status. The findings aim to inform and guide policy and advocacy efforts to improve investments in the care and protection of these children, highlighting the risks they face and emphasizing the need for better support systems to safeguard their rights and well-being.