This paper introduces an interaction item conslstmg of migration experience and family capital into a rural labor employment selection model.It analyzes how migration experience helps eliminate resource constraints in...This paper introduces an interaction item conslstmg of migration experience and family capital into a rural labor employment selection model.It analyzes how migration experience helps eliminate resource constraints in rural areas and facilitates the participation of rural workers in entrepreneurship.We find that the length of time migrants work in migrant inflow areas exerts a significantly positive influence on the non-agricultural employment of returned migrants.We also find that those returned migrants who have worked in the service industry prefer to work for local enterprises.Furthermore,returned migrant workers with business experience tend to start their own businesses upon returning home.Compared with non-migrants,returned migrants are more capable of utilizing their rural family capital in the entrepreneurial process.These findings suggest that both migration experience and family capital promote local employment and entrepreneurship in rural areas,despite the fact that they are subject to the imperfect rural market mechanism and lack adequate social support.展开更多
Purpose-This study examines the career and educational search competencies(CESC),a capability which may be necessary for a successful transition from high school to work or postsecondary education,of students from Sha...Purpose-This study examines the career and educational search competencies(CESC),a capability which may be necessary for a successful transition from high school to work or postsecondary education,of students from Shanghai and Hong Kong.Design/Approach/Methods-The data for this study was taken from the Main Study of PISA 2012 in Shanghai and Hong Kong.Regression analysis was used to examine the relative impact of different forms of career and educational exploratory activities on students’CESC.Findings-Results showed a consistent pattern of socio-economic inequality in student’s self-reported CESC in the two Chinese cities,which was largely mediated by the family capital or resources.Besides,career and educational exploratory activities initiated by schools,enterprises or the students themselves were found to have significant positive associations with CESC regardless of socioeconomic status.Originality/Value-The paper provides empirical evidence for enhancing students’career search capacity through engaging in career exploration in the face of structural barriers.In light of this,the roles of schools,business sectors,and governments in students’capacity building are discussed.展开更多
文摘This paper introduces an interaction item conslstmg of migration experience and family capital into a rural labor employment selection model.It analyzes how migration experience helps eliminate resource constraints in rural areas and facilitates the participation of rural workers in entrepreneurship.We find that the length of time migrants work in migrant inflow areas exerts a significantly positive influence on the non-agricultural employment of returned migrants.We also find that those returned migrants who have worked in the service industry prefer to work for local enterprises.Furthermore,returned migrant workers with business experience tend to start their own businesses upon returning home.Compared with non-migrants,returned migrants are more capable of utilizing their rural family capital in the entrepreneurial process.These findings suggest that both migration experience and family capital promote local employment and entrepreneurship in rural areas,despite the fact that they are subject to the imperfect rural market mechanism and lack adequate social support.
基金The authors are grateful for the support received from the Education Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR Government for the HKPISA2012 project.Opinions expressed in this article are the authors’and do not necessarily reflect those of the granting agency.
文摘Purpose-This study examines the career and educational search competencies(CESC),a capability which may be necessary for a successful transition from high school to work or postsecondary education,of students from Shanghai and Hong Kong.Design/Approach/Methods-The data for this study was taken from the Main Study of PISA 2012 in Shanghai and Hong Kong.Regression analysis was used to examine the relative impact of different forms of career and educational exploratory activities on students’CESC.Findings-Results showed a consistent pattern of socio-economic inequality in student’s self-reported CESC in the two Chinese cities,which was largely mediated by the family capital or resources.Besides,career and educational exploratory activities initiated by schools,enterprises or the students themselves were found to have significant positive associations with CESC regardless of socioeconomic status.Originality/Value-The paper provides empirical evidence for enhancing students’career search capacity through engaging in career exploration in the face of structural barriers.In light of this,the roles of schools,business sectors,and governments in students’capacity building are discussed.
