title: Migration tradeoffs: men's experiences with seasonal lifestyles.
abstract: This study examines changes in work, health, and family patterns among men who migrate seasonally between Mexico and the US.  A representative sample of 219 Mexican seasonal migrants to California was obtained in Jalisco, Mexico, in 1984.  The data were generated through a household survey and in-depth follow-up interviews.  The findings indicate that migrants experience marked changes and tradeoffs in roles and life styles which are reflected in the workplace and the family.  In contrast, changes in physical health associated with seasonal migration seem far less apparent.  Beyond the economic function of providing jobs and income, migration performs a significant social function which is described in the context of seasonal life styles.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Guendelman
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Perez-itriago
mesh_terms: D000569:Americas; D001519:Behavior; D002140:California; D002489:Central America; D003710:Demography; D019049:Developed Countries; D003906:Developing Countries; D004467:Economics; D004641:Emigration and Immigration; D004651:Employment; D005191:Family Characteristics; D006262:Health; D006280:Health Workforce; D007843:Latin America; D008019:Life Style; D008800:Mexico; D009656:North America; D011153:Population; D011154:Population Characteristics; D011157:Population Dynamics; D012621:Seasons; D012919:Social Behavior; D012923:Social Class; D014171:Transients and Migrants; D014481:United States
keywords: Americas; Behavior; California; Central America; Demographic Factors; Developed Countries; Developing Countries; Economic Factors; Employment Status; Family And Household; Family Characteristics; Health; Human Resources; International Migration; Labor Force; Latin America; Life Style; Mexico; Migrant Workers--men; Migrants--men; Migration; North America; Northern America; Population; Population Characteristics; Population Dynamics; Seasonal Variation; Social Behavior; Socioeconomic Status; United States