Migration Intentions, Intercultural Interaction, and Dreams: Psychological Orientations of Student Youth
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The article examines migration intentions, intercultural interaction, and the dreams of university students. It analyzes the socio-economic and psychological factors influencing emigration attitudes and their relationship with intercultural interest and personal aspirations. The empirical base includes studies conducted in 2021 and 2024, within a sociocultural approach that considers context, ethnic status, generational belonging, and individual characteristics such as identity and intercultural attitudes. The research involved Moldovan and Gagauz youth, revealing diverse migration motives, including economic difficulties, career goals, and family ties. Both ethnic groups showed a high level of intercultural interest, explained by the region’s historical multiculturalism and the influence of labor migration. The analysis of dreams and ambitions indicated students’ aspirations for personal happiness, professional self-realization, national well-being, and travel. The analysis of dreams highlighted students’ aspirations toward personal happiness, professional self-realization, national prosperity, and opportunities for travel. The findings highlight the importance of integrating socio-economic and psychological perspectives in shaping youth policy.
Source: New Trends in Psychology
Language: English
Subfield: Demography
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7215215228