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
Tags
migrant workers
Kerala
COVID-19 lockdown
subjective wellbeing
government interventions
disaster preparedness
guest workers
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