Longitudinal Dataset from Household Survey on Migration Decision-Making and Social Tipping Points: HABITABLE

This dataset is part of Work Package 1 (WP1) of the HABITABLE project, which aims to expand knowledge on migration decision-making processes under climate change by examining the existence of social tipping points where social-ecological systems are reconfigured due to nonlinear changes. The dataset comprises rich and novel longitudinal data collected from households in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, and Thailand to assess whether such social tipping points exist and how they operate.

Recommended use 

1. Migration research under climate change
2. Social tipping points analysis
3. Adaptive capacity and resilience studies
4. Gendered adaptation strategies research

Study design and data collection

• Study Type: Longitudinal prospective observational study
• Number of Waves: 2 (administered with at least 12 months between each wave between 2022 and 2024)
• Target Population: Adults aged 18+ living primarily in rural areas
• Survey Instruments:
  • Household Questionnaire (administered to household heads)
  • Spouse Questionnaire (administered to the household head’s spouse/partner)
• Sampling Strategy: Multi-stage cluster sampling
• Data Collection Method: Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI)
• Ethical Considerations: Ethical approval obtained from relevant institutional review boards; all participants provided informed consent.