Questionnaire YMOB

This form of the YMOBILITY questionnaire is circulated , for the time being,only to the students of the master programme of Research, Faculty of Sociology, University of Bucharest, for learning purposes. Some labels are added for data processing purposes. Any didactical use should be done by the proper citations.Prof. Dumitru Sandu, 24.03.2020. Project acronym: YMOBILITY Project full title: Youth mobility: maximising opportunities for individuals, labour markets and regions in Europe Grant agreement no.: 649491 Start date of project: 1 March 2015 Duration: 36 months Deliverable: D2.2 Title: Survey questionnaire (design) Lead beneficiary: SURREY Authors: Prof. Allan Williams, Prof. Gang Li, Dr Hania Janta Date of issue: 28.08.2015 Project co-­­funded by the European Commission within Horizon 2020 Dissemination Level PU Public PP Restricted to other program participants (including the Commission RE Restricted to a group specified by the consortium (including the Commission Services) CO Confidential, only for members of the consortium (including the Commission Services) 1 s01 i) Please tell us whether you have ever lived or worked outside your country of birth for a single period of more than 6 months (please choose one) A. I have never lived outside the country of my birth for more than 6 months and I have never seriously thought about it (go to QI.1, and then skip QI.4 (c) and QI.4 (d) of Part I, and whole of Parts II and III) B. I thought seriously about emigrating but never emigrated (go to QI.1, and then skip QI.4 (c) and QI.4 (d) of Part I, and whole of Parts II and III) C. I am currently living outside the country of my origin for more than 6 months (skip Part III) D. I have lived outside my country of origin for more than 6 months but have now returned to it (skip QI.4(c)) MIGEXPER [NB filtered questions to be answered only by particular groups are indicated below in red] s02 ii) Please tell us who made the decision about the first migration abroad. (migrants and returned migrants only) A. I decided B. My partner and I jointly decided C. My partner decided D. I accompanied my parents PART I 1. Who A. qi01 B. C. D. E. F. qi02 are you living with now? (tick all that apply). Living on my own Living with my parents Living with my partner / spouse/ children Living with other family members Sharing with housemates/ flatmates Living in a hostel/dormitory 2. How would you rate your current satisfaction in the following aspects of life? (1= the least satisfied; 5 = the most satisfied) Subjective well being SWB a. Your health 1 2 3 4 5 b. for non--‐students: Your current job status 1 2 3 4 5 c. for students only: Education d. Housing 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 e. Family relations 1 2 3 4 5 f. Standard of living 1 2 3 4 5 g. Safe environment 1 2 3 4 5 h. Community of residence 1 2 2 3 4 5 SWB 3. Please indicate the level of agreement with each statement in relation to your current life satisfaction? (1= strongly disagree; 5 = strongly agree) a. In most ways my life is close to ideal 1 2 3 4 5 b. The conditions of my life are excellent 1 2 3 4 5 c. I am satisfied with my life d. So far I have got the important things I want in life. 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 4. How important are the following in terms of your identity? (1= the least important; 5 = the most important) VALUES a. The city/ region within your home country (all respondents) 1 2 3 4 5 b. Your home country (all respondents) 1 2 3 4 5 c. The country where you are currently living (Migrants only) 1 2 3 4 5 d. Any other country that you have lived in (Migrants + Returnees) 1 2 3 4 5 e. European (all respondents) 1 2 3 4 5 f. World citizen (all respondents) 1 2 3 4 5 5. Suppose that you are the only income earner in your household, and have a good job guaranteed to provide a regular income for life. If you were offered a new and equally good job, with a 50--­50 chance it would double your income but also a 50--­50 chance it would reduce your income by between 10 and 50%, what is the highest level of risk you would be willing to accept? RISKS A. I would take no risk and stay in my current job. B. I would take new job, even if 50 % chance that my income will be 10 % lower. C. I would take new job, even if 50 % chance that my income will be 20 % lower. D. I would take new job, even if 50 % chance that my income will be 33 % lower. E. I would take new job, even if 50 % chance that my income will be 50 % lower. 6. Please assess your abilities to respond to risk and challenges on a scale from 1= strongly agree; 5-­­ strongly disagree. RISKS TAKING a. I adapt flexibly to new situations 1 2 3 4 5 b. I would be able to solve the problems related to travelling abroad 1 2 3 4 5 c. I am willing to take risks 1 2 3 4 5 7. Please indicate the level of agreement with each statement in relation to your personality (1=strongly disagree; 5=strongly disagree) a. New and unexpected experiences give me the excitement I need in life. b. When I have to work according to fixed rules, I easily get fed up with them. c. People or things that always stay the same, bore me. d. When I make plans, I am convinced that I will succeed in carrying out these plans. e. When I decide to do something, I firmly cling to that decision. 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 1 2 3 4 5 8. Have you migrated between regions within your home country? A. Yes B. No 9. How often do you travel to other countries, for any purpose? A. Daily B. At least once a week C. At least once a month D. At least a few times a year E. At least once a year F. Less than once a year G. Never 10. Thinking about your household’s financial situation, would you say that making ends meet every month is: A. Very difficult SWB B. Fairly difficult C. Just about alright D. Fairly easy E. Very easy 4 MIGEXPER PART II. MIGRATION EXPERIENCE [This is for migrants and returned migrants only] 1.How many times have you lived/ worked outside the country of your birth for a period of more than 6 months? A. Once (If a respondent ticks Option C (i.e., migrant) in Filter Question (i) of Part I, AND ticks Option D: ‘I accompanied my parents’, (in Filter Question ii) AND ticks A in this question, then go to PART IV; If a respondent ticks Option D (i.e., Returnee) in Filter Question (i), AND ticks Option D: ‘I accompanied my parents’ in Filter Question ii, AND ticks A in this question, then go to PART III) B. Two times C. 3 or more times 2. Name the main country where you have lived abroad longest, in terms of length of stay: (a drop--‐down list of all EU countries + “other (please specify )” _________________________________________________________________________ 3. How long in total have you lived outside your country of origin? … years and……months 4. In which type of area were you living before you first migrated abroad? A. City (metropolitan area) B. Small / medium town (urban area) C. Village/ rural area 5. What was your place of residence before your first migrated abroad (a list of EU countries’, then Regional definitions drop down list for EU countries, + ‘other (please specify_____)’). 6. What were your reasons when you first decided to migrate by yourself? (rather than to accompany your family). Please indicate the importance of each reason by ticking one box only (1= not at all important; 5 = very important, N/A = not applicable). a. Previously unemployed or in a precarious job 1 2 3 4 5 N/A b. Better career advancement opportunity c. Higher salaries than home 1 2 3 4 5 N/A 1 2 3 4 5 N/A d. To acquire new job skills 1 2 3 4 5 N/A e. To improve my language skills f. To study as an exchange student 1 2 3 4 5 N/A 1 2 3 4 5 N/A g. To study for a degree h. To join my family / partner/spouse 1 2 3 4 5 N/A 1 2 3 4 5 N/A i. To join friends 1 2 3 4 5 N/A j. Lifestyle/culture 1 2 3 4 5 N/A k. Healthcare l. General welfare & quality of life 1 2 3 4 5 N/A 1 2 3 4 5 N/A m. Political and social conflict 1 2 3 4 5 N/A n. Company transfer 1 2 3 4 5 N/A o. Housing opportunities 1 2 3 4 5 N/A p. Climate 1 2 3 4 5 N/A 5 r. Escape personal problems 1 2 3 4 5 N/A 7. How was your migration “organised” when you first left your country of origin to live abroad? (choose only one as the most important). CHANNELS a. Private job recruitment agency in my country b. Private job recruitment agency in the destination country c. Direct contact with employer while still in my home country d. Student Mobility programs / a scholarship e. Services of student recruitment agencies f. Friends/relatives/ acquaintances already working abroad g. Company policy h. I went looking for an opportunity 8. Had anyone in your circle of friends and family migrated before you? A. Nobody B. One or several friends migrated C. One or several family members migrated CHANNELS and D. Both family members and friends migrated networks 9. What was your civil status just before first emigration? (choose one) A. Single without children B. Single parent DETERMINANTS FIRST MIG C. Married / partner without children D. Married / partner with child/children E. Separated/divorced/widowed without children F. Separated/divorced/widowed with child/children 10. What was your employment status before you first migrated? (choose one) A. Not in employment B. Employed full--‐time C. Employed part--‐time D. Casual / seasonal employment E. Self--‐employed 11. What was your main occupational status before you first migrated? (choose one) A. Manager or professional B. Clerical and other administrative C. Skilled manual D. Other manual E. Student F. House--‐person, caring, and other not in employment G. Seeking a job H. Other 6 12. How important to you has your experience abroad been in terms of the following factors (1= not at all important; 5= very important). a. Acquiring formal qualifications 1 2 3 4 5 b. Learning new skills 1 2 3 4 5 c. Ability to deal with new challenges 1 2 3 4 5 d. Learning a language 1 2 3 4 5 e. Self--‐confidence 1 2 3 4 5 f. Learning to adapt to new cultures 1 2 3 4 5 MIGEXPER AS SITUATIONAL LEARNING 7 PART III. RETURN [This section is for returned migrants only] 1. Please tell us who made the decision about your return. A. I decided B. My partner and I jointly decided RETURN MOTIVATION in order to reasons C. My partner decided D. I accompanied my parents (go to Part IV) 2. Factors behind your decision to return (Please indicate the importance of each reason by ticking one box only (1= not at all important; 5 = very important, N/A = not applicable). a. My stay was planned as temporary/ end of studies or contract 1 2 3 4 5 N/A b. My work permit expired/or failed to get extension to permit 1 2 3 4 5 N/A c. Company transfer 1 2 3 4 5 N/A d. Better job prospects/income in home country e. To create a new business at home 1 2 3 4 5 N/A 1 2 3 4 5 N/A f. To have my own house 1 2 3 4 5 N/A g. Return home to complete my training/studies h. Personal problems 1 2 3 4 5 N/A 1 2 3 4 5 N/A i. Health problems 1 2 3 4 5 N/A j. Homesickness 1 2 3 4 5 N/A k. Difficult socio--‐cultural environment 1 2 3 4 5 N/A l. To get married / be with a partner and form a family 1 2 3 4 5 N/A m. To take care of the family 1 2 3 4 5 N/A n. General welfare/ life quality 1 2 3 4 5 N/A o. For children to grow up in home country 1 2 3 4 5 N/A p. Cheaper cost of living 1 2 3 4 5 N/A r. Migration aims achieved 1 2 3 4 5 N/A 8 PART IV. LIFE PROJECTS POTENTIAL MIGRATION PROBABILITY AND REASONS 1. Please tell us about your intentions whether to migrate or return to home country (choose one option for both one year and five years). (i) In the next year (ii) In the next 5 years A. I have made concrete arrangements to migrate B. I am likely to leave C. I am not sure D. It is unlikely E. No, I definitely have no intentions NOTE: If a respondent ticks Option C (i.e. MIGRANT) in Filtering Question, and ticks A or B in either Scenario (i) or (ii) of the above question, then go to Question 2 below; Other respondents skip Q2 and go to Q3 of this part. 2. What do you anticipate as you next move? (for MIGRANTS only) A. Return to home country B. Go to a third country 3. In any decision that you make about migrating or staying what is the importance of the following reasons: (1= the least important; 5 = the most important; N/A = not applicable) a. Employment prospects 1 2 3 4 5 N/A b. Career advancement opportunity c. Salaries 1 2 3 4 5 N/A 1 2 3 4 5 N/A d. Acquiring new job skills e. Education reasons 1 2 3 4 5 N/A 1 2 3 4 5 N/A f. Language barrier 1 2 3 4 5 N/A g. Improving language skills h. Being with my family / partner/spouse 1 2 3 4 5 N/A 1 2 3 4 5 N/A i. Being with friends 1 2 3 4 5 N/A j. Lifestyle/culture 1 2 3 4 5 N/A k. Healthcare 1 2 3 4 5 N/A l. General welfare/ Quality of life 1 2 3 4 5 N/A m. Company policy 1 2 3 4 5 N/A n. Housing opportunities 1 2 3 4 5 N/A o. Public services 1 2 3 4 5 N/A p. Corruption/ transparency of work and everyday life 1 2 3 4 5 N/A r. Climate 1 2 3 4 5 N/A 9 PART V: BACKGROUND 1. How old are you? _____ 2. What is your gender? (please choose one) A. Male B. Female 3. What is the highest level of education that you completed? (choose one) A. Primary education (first stage of basic education) or less B. Secondary education C. Post--‐secondary non--‐tertiary education (below degree level) D. First stage of tertiary education (first degree and equivalent) E. Second stage of tertiary education (higher degree and equivalent) 4. What is your civil status? (choose one) A. Single without children B. Single parent C. Married / partner without children D. Married / partner with child/children E. Separated/divorced/widowed without children F. Separated/divorced/widowed with child/children 5. What is your main current employment status? (choose one) A. Not in employment B. Employed full--‐time C. Employed part--‐time D. In casual / seasonal employment E. Self--‐employed 6. What is your main current occupational status? (choose one) A. Manager or professional B. Clerical and other administrative C. Skilled manual D. Other manual E. Student F. House--‐person, caring, and other not in employment G. Seeking a job H. Other 7. What is your current place of residence (that is where you spend most of your time) (Regional definitions drop down list NUTS3) 8. In which type of area are you living mainly? A. City (metropolitan area) B. Small / medium town (urban area) C. Village/ rural area 9. What is your country of citizenship? (if you have more than one choose the most relevant) (drop down list of all EU countries + “other (please specify )”) 10 10. What is your country of birth? (choose one from a drop down list of EU countries + “other (please specify )”). 11