Determinants of migration decision of Filipino overseas contract workers /

Aluzan, Jennifer C.

Determinants of migration decision of Filipino overseas contract workers / by Jennifer C. Aluzan. - Indang, Cavite : Cavite State University- Main Campus, 2013. - xii, 58 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

Thesis (BS Business Management--Business Economics) Cavite State University

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College of Economics, Management, and Development Studies (CEMDS) College of Economics, Management, and Development Studies (CEMDS)

ALUZAN, JENNIFER. Determinants of Migration Decision of Filipino Overseas Contract Workers. Undergraduate Thesis. Bachelor of Science in Business Management major in Business Economics. Cavite State University, Indang, Cavite. April 2013. Adviser: Ms. Jenny beb Ebo.

The study was conducted to: 1. describe the socio- economic characteristics of Filipino Overseas Contract Workers; 2. compare the socio- economic characteristics per destination country; and 3. determine the most influencing determinant of migration decision of Filipino Overseas Contract Workers going to Canada, Japan and Middle East. A total of 150 Filipino Overseas Contract Workers going to Canada, Japan and Middle East were selected as participants. The study used frequency, percentages, ranges, mean and ranking in analyzing the most influencing determinant of migration decision of Filipino Overseas Contract Workers going to Canada, Japan and Middle East. The age of the participants ranged from 19 to 43 years old with the mean value of 28.53 years. Sixty three percent of the participants were female (63%) and single (68%). Almost half (51 %) of the participants are College graduates. The highest group has 5-6 members (36%) and resides in Urban area (72%). There were 32 percent of the participants who are unemployed prior application of migration. Even then, there were 30 percent that received a monthly income of P9, 240- P18, 179.

Thirty- four percent of the participants belonged to the special occupational group which composed mostly (31 %) of unemployed individuals. As for employed, 22 percent belonged to the officials of government, special interest organizations, corporate executive, manager/ managing proprietors and supervisors. Majority (90%) of the participants perceived their economic status as medium.All stated determinants of migration decision were essential as shown in the results. Economic factors such as development of professional status and prospect of receiving higher wages were seen as the most important factors.



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