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 

Migration research under climate change

Social tipping points analysis

Adaptive capacity and resilience studies

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.