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Education selectivity in internal migration in mainland China.
In'Gu Munje Nonjip = Journal of Population Studies
|July 1, 1994
Summary
Highly educated young adults in China showed distinct migration patterns. Education influenced movement between urban and rural areas, and among different regions, highlighting selectivity in internal migration.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Demography
- Economics
Background:
- Internal migration is a significant demographic phenomenon in China.
- Understanding migration drivers, particularly education, is crucial for regional development.
- Previous studies have not fully explored education's role in China's internal migration selectivity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between education level and internal migration patterns among young adults in Mainland China.
- To analyze education selectivity in migration across the urban/rural hierarchy (city, town, rural).
- To examine education selectivity in migration across different geographical regions (metropolitan, coastal, interior).
Main Methods:
- Utilized micro data from the 1987 one-percent National Population Survey (NPS87).
- Focused analysis on a sample of young adults aged 17-29.
- Employed statistical methods to assess education selectivity in migration.
Main Results:
- Significant education-based selectivity was observed in internal migration.
- Migration patterns differed based on education level across urban/rural strata.
- Regional migration patterns also exhibited distinct education-based selectivity.
Conclusions:
- Education is a key factor influencing the direction and patterns of internal migration in China.
- Findings underscore the importance of considering educational attainment in urban planning and regional development policies.
- The study provides empirical evidence on the complex relationship between education and migration selectivity.