Emigration of children to urban areas can protect parents against depression
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 - 00:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Parents whose children move far away from home are less likely to become depressed than parents with children living nearby, according to a new study of rural districts in Thailand. The study suggests that children who migrate to urban areas are more likely to financially support their parents, which may be a factor for lower levels of depression.