ZENG Canxu, HAN Song, YAN Ni, ZHANG Na, ZHOU Zhengxu

Keywords： rural-in migration; rural revitalization; mechanism; human settlement; spatial reconfiguration; social integration

Abstract：

As urbanization progresses, urban disadvantages become increasingly prominent, while rural areas gain attractiveness, leading to rural in-migration. This paper aims to systematically review and compare the research on rural in-migration both domestically and internationally. Utilizing tools such as VOSviewer and Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS), this paper first summarizes existing research, identifies research hotspots and trends, and analyzes the global distribution and evolution of research areas. Subsequently, this paper explores classification, driving forces, and impacts of rural in-migration, identifying new characteristics of rural in-migration in China. Findings reveal that influenced by economic growth and technological progress, rural in-migration in China is characterized by economic driven forces, diverse migration patterns, and state policy leadership. Based on findings above, this paper proposes future research directions and policy recommendations for rural development in the new era.

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