Unintended Consequences of Remittance: Nigerian Migrants and Intra-Household Conflicts

SAGE Open

Adediran Daniel Ikuomola¹ 

关键词: remittance;    accountability;    accusations;    envy;    conflict;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2158244015605353

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Research on migrants’ remittance in Nigeria has largely focused on the contribution to national development and economic well-being of family members. In contrast, this article explores the way in which remittance serves as potential sources of conflict within migrant households. The article investigates intra-household conflicts related to migrant remittances, revealing the contradictory and unintended consequences of remittances destabilizing cordial relationships between migrants and family members. Within the family (mainly extended families), the sharing of remittance is often accompanied with envy, distrust, and accusation of witch hunt. While improper utilization and accountability of remittances strain relationships, migrants are forced to re-strategize on how remittances get to their relatives and sometimes cut off communication and remittances with family members. Based on the qualitative data collected in Benin City (Edo State) in Nigeria, the article investigates intra-household conflicts emanating from migrant remittances, from the perspectives of migrants on holidays.

【 授权许可】

CC BY