Staying, Leaving, or Seeking More: International Students' Postgraduation Settlement and Migration Decisions in South Korea
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| Title: | Staying, Leaving, or Seeking More: International Students' Postgraduation Settlement and Migration Decisions in South Korea |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Israel Fisseha Feyissa, Sonam Sherpa |
| Source: | Journal of International Students. 2025 15(6):129-150. |
| Availability: | Journal of International Students. 4005 Spurgeon Drive #6, Monroe, LA 71203. Tel: 318-600-5743; Fax: 318-342-3131; e-mail: jis@ojed.org; Web site: https://www.ojed.org/index.php/jis/index |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 22 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Talent, Brain Drain, Foreign Students, Immigration, Employment Opportunities, Financial Support, Academic Achievement, Social Integration, Occupational Aspiration, Program Descriptions, Career Awareness, Land Settlement, College Graduates, Financial Needs, Life Satisfaction, Acculturation, Higher Education, Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: | South Korea |
| ISSN: | 2162-3104 2166-3750 |
| Abstract: | Amid South Korea's demographic decline and push for global talent retention, this study examines the factors that drive international students to stay or migrate in search of opportunities elsewhere. This study unpacks the complex web of factors--academic satisfaction, social integration, career aspirations, financial support, and participation in the Korean Immigration and Integration Program (KIIP)--that shape post-graduation settlement intentions. Analyzing data from 286 students in Busan's private universities, the results show career awareness and financial security as powerful motivators. Ironically, social integration and KIIP participation wield little influence. Life satisfaction emerges as a mediator, revealing that staying isn't just about opportunity--it's about belonging. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1477452 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Amid South Korea's demographic decline and push for global talent retention, this study examines the factors that drive international students to stay or migrate in search of opportunities elsewhere. This study unpacks the complex web of factors--academic satisfaction, social integration, career aspirations, financial support, and participation in the Korean Immigration and Integration Program (KIIP)--that shape post-graduation settlement intentions. Analyzing data from 286 students in Busan's private universities, the results show career awareness and financial security as powerful motivators. Ironically, social integration and KIIP participation wield little influence. Life satisfaction emerges as a mediator, revealing that staying isn't just about opportunity--it's about belonging. |
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| ISSN: | 2162-3104 2166-3750 |
