Social Work

Dimensions of wellbeing and recognitional justice of migrant workers during the COVID-19 lockdown in Kerala, India

M. A. Mathews, G. D. Neve, et al.

This enlightening research, conducted by Mishal Alice Mathews, Geert De Neve, and Sonja Ayeb-Karlsson, explores the wellbeing of migrant workers in Kerala during the first COVID-19 lockdown. It underscores a pivotal shift in perception from 'migrant workers' to 'guest workers' and reveals how subjective factors significantly influence the needs of migrants in times of crisis.

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Abstract

This article investigates the wellbeing of migrant workers in Kerala, India during the first COVID-19 lockdown. Utilizing the Wellbeing in Developing Countries (WeD) approach, which considers material, relational, and subjective wellbeing, the study examines how migrant workers perceived government interventions and voluntary initiatives. The research highlights a shift in perception from 'migrant workers' to 'guest workers' and emphasizes the importance of subjective factors in understanding migrant needs during crises, informing disaster preparedness policies.

Publisher

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Published On

May 05, 2023

Authors

Mishal Alice Mathews, Geert De Neve, Sonja Ayeb-Karlsson

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