Multivariate Approach to Matrimonial Mobility in Catalonia

Document Type

Article

Authors

Francesc Calafell, Universitat de Barcelona
Miquel Hernández, Universitat de Barcelona

Abstract

Matrimonial mobility in Catalonia was studied using 1986 census data. Comarca (a geographic division) of birth was used as the population unit, and a measure of affinity (a statistical distance) between comarques in spouse geographic origin was defined. This distance was an analyzed with multivariate methods drawn from numerical taxonomy to detect any discontinuities in matrimonial mobility and gene flow between comarques. Results show a three-level pattern of gene flow in Catalonia: (1) a strong endogamy within comarques; (2) a 100-km matrimonial circle around every comarca; and (3) the capital, Barcelona, which attracts migrants from all over Catalonia. The regionalization in matrimonial mobility follows the geographically clear-cut groups of comarques almost exactly.

Recommended Citation

Calafell, Francesc and Hernández, Miquel (1993) "Multivariate Approach to Matrimonial Mobility in Catalonia," Human Biology: Vol. 65: Iss. 5, Article 4.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/humbiol/vol65/iss5/4