Childhood residential mobility and health outcomes: A meta-analysis

Müge Simsek; Rafael Costa; Helga A.G. de Valk

doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2021.102650

Childhood residential mobility and health outcomes: A meta-analysis

Müge Simsek, Rafael Costa^*, Helga A.G. de Valk

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This study assesses the association between childhood residential mobility and health-related outcomes by way of a meta-analysis of studies published between 1989 and 2020. The sample includes 844 effect sizes from 64 unique studies. The results point to a negative association (small to medium) between childhood mobility and health. This association is contingent upon the type of health outcome studied, age at outcome assessment, age at moving, and frequency of moves. The major confounders of this association are parental SES, parental marital status, ethnicity, and co-occurring childhood adversities. The implications for future research are discussed.

Original language	English
Article number	102650
Number of pages	12
Journal	Health and Place
Volume	71
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2021.102650
Publication status	Published - Sept-2021
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Childhood
Family moves
Geographical relocation
Health
Meta-analysis
Residential mobility

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