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Cognitive Constructs and the Intention to Remit

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  • Judith M�llers
  • Wiebke Meyer
  • Sherif Xhema
  • Diana Traikova
  • Gertrud Buchenrieder

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This paper explores migrants' motivations to remit from a new, behavioural (cognitive) perspective, based on Structural Equation Modelling. We supplement the mainstream economic analyses of migrants' observed characteristics by analysing remitting behaviour based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB). With this behavioural lens, we show that non-tangible, cognitive constructs are highly relevant in explaining the intention to remit. Results underline the fact that migrants' attitudes and norms, the latter in particular driven by the family, are decisive for remitting. Classical socioeconomic variables also show significant results, but contribute comparatively little to explaining the intention to remit.

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  • Judith M�llers & Wiebke Meyer & Sherif Xhema & Diana Traikova & Gertrud Buchenrieder, 2015. "Cognitive Constructs and the Intention to Remit," Journal of Development Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 51(10), pages 1341-1357, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jdevst:v:51:y:2015:i:10:p:1341-1357
    DOI: 10.1080/00220388.2015.1041518
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    2. Meyer, Wiebke, 2012. "Motives for remitting from Germany to Kosovo," Studies on the Agricultural and Food Sector in Transition Economies, Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO), volume 69, number 69.
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