Qualitative analysis illustrates how social capital influences intergenerational migration patterns, suggesting cultural roots in the Lease Islands community.
Key Points
Robust social networks facilitate migration from the Lease Islands to Ambon, enhancing community connections.
Pioneer migrants serve as cultural brokers, offering support like housing and financial aid to newcomers.
The study reveals that migration is institutionalized as a cultural pattern through the transfer of migration-related values.
Findings emphasize the role of social capital in underpinning migration as an adaptive strategy for island communities.