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Giovanni Boscaino1, Gianluca Sottile1, Giada Adelfio1
1Dipartimento di Scienze Economiche Aziendali e Statistiche, Università degli Studi di Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Journal of Applied Statistics
|June 16, 2022
Summary
Student migration enhances job market value. This study analyzes Italian Master
Area of Science:
- Sociology of Education
- Human Capital Development
- Regional Economics
Background:
- Student migration is a growing trend, driven by the pursuit of enhanced skills and employability.
- This phenomenon involves students moving from economically disadvantaged to more affluent regions.
- Understanding factors influencing student academic performance is crucial for educational and economic policy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of student migration on academic performance among Italian Master's degree students.
- To identify other determinants influencing student success in higher education.
- To analyze these effects across different Italian macro-regions.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Clustering of Effects approach for Quantile Regression Coefficients Modelling.
- Analyzed data on Italian Bachelor's graduates pursuing Master's degrees.
- Examined migration patterns and their correlation with student performance in three macro-areas.
Main Results:
- Student migration patterns show movement from Southern and Central Italy towards Northern regions.
- Academic performance is influenced by migration and other unidentified determinants.
- A notable similarity in performance determinants was observed between students in Southern and Central Italy, distinct from Northern students.
Conclusions:
- Student migration is a significant factor in higher education, linked to skill enhancement and regional economic disparities.
- The study reveals regional differences in the determinants of Master's student performance within Italy.
- Further research is needed to fully understand the complex interplay between migration, regional economics, and academic outcomes.
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