Migration and children in China: a review and future research agenda

Abstract

Abstract This review essay synthesizes recent literature on the issue of parental migration and children. In particular, we highlight the contributions of six papers published in October 2020 of this journal and other relevant studies. To advance the field, we also take the first steps to suggest a future research agenda. The new research agenda includes a comparative perspective, attention to long-term consequences of migration for children, and some innovative methodological approaches.