A large body of research has demonstrated that evictions affect already vulnerable groups and are linked to a number of adverse outcomes. However, prior findings largely rely on enforced evictions processed through the legal system and it has been suggested that such an approach might underestimate the number of evictions. Using comprehensive Swedish individual-level register data from 2009 to 2012, this study extends prior literature by focusing on self-initiated moves that occur during a formal eviction process but before an enforced removal. Results from explorative statistical analyses indicate that self-initiated moves during the formal eviction process are four times more common compared with enforced evictions. Although self-initiated moves typically affect the same disadvantaged groups as those facing enforced removals, those who self-initiated their move were younger. Households with children were also found to be more common in that group compared with those faced with enforced removals. Implications for research, policy, and practice are discussed.

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正式驱逐过程中的自发行动：瑞典登记数据的调查结果

大量研究表明，驱逐会影响本已脆弱的群体，并与许多不利后果有关。然而，先前的调查结果很大程度上依赖于通过法律制度处理的强制驱逐，有人认为这种方法可能会低估驱逐的数量。本研究利用 2009 年至 2012 年瑞典个人层面的综合登记数据，通过关注正式驱逐过程中但在强制驱逐之前发生的自发搬迁，扩展了先前的文献。探索性统计分析的结果表明，正式驱逐过程中自发搬迁的发生率是强制驱逐的四倍。尽管自发搬迁通常会影响与那些面临强制搬迁的弱势群体相同的群体，但自发搬迁的人更年轻。与那些面临强制搬迁的家庭相比，有孩子的家庭在这一群体中也更为常见。讨论了对研究、政策和实践的影响。