Role of Migration Networks in Shaping the Flow of Migration from Shahrekord to Isfahan

The migration networks is a form of spatial movement of population groups between two relatively distant regions. This population mobility is achieved by expanding a set of relationships between individuals at the origin and destination. The purpose of this article is to investigate the role of migration networks in shaping the flow of migration from Shahrekord to Isfahan. The research method is qualitative and purposive sampling method was employed. In this study, considering the criterion of theoretical saturation, 25 immigrants who have resided in Isfahan for at least two years have been interviewed in 2019. The data were coded and categorized by content analysis method. Immigration networks included kinship networks, family networks, friendship networks, and local immigrant networks. Networks facilitated the migration, and individuals decided to migrate by identifying, then connecting and relationship with networks. Networks have reduced the time required to adapt to the destination by providing a variety of information, financial, social, emotional and occupational support and reducing immigration costs. In this way, networks helps people to realise their intention and decision by facilitating and accelerating the migration process.