1.0 Background of the Study
Social economic impact on the labor-exporting economies in the process of international labor migration is the problem of most countries. A migrant worker is an individual who moves from a permanent place of residence in order to be employed in seasonal work. Most migrant workers tend to be either newly arrived immigrants or individuals with limited skills or opportunities (Odem, 2006). In addition, socioeconomic status in labor reflects a person's educational attainment that is required in obtaining a job and the income levels that vary with different jobs and within ranks of occupations. Thus, occupational status measures social position by describing job characteristics, the decision making ability, and psychological demands on the job. Migrant labor is a central component of many labor markets. A growing body of research indicates that migrant workers hold a wide range of occupations, from undocumented workers in informal economies to workers in highly regulated temporary labor programs (Scott& Leonhardt, 2005 ). These jobs provide work and the showcasing of abilities of migrant workers and greater control over working conditions.
Moreover, research suggests that occupation is the best single indicator of socioeconomic position. However, such as education and income, can increase explained variance in the measure of social class. In addition, different items may assess unique dimensions of socioeconomic status. The variables traditionally used to assess social standing are education, occupation, and income; additional measures include employment status, possessions, and the presence of reading materials at home.
2.0 Statement of the Problem
The achievement of the subsistence of migrant workers in their chosen field despite the surge of problems is the main issue here. What the local government as well as the local people is doing in sustaining their socioeconomic status in the field of migrant labor is critical. Sustainable occupational management and labor management issues would be the key in combating the threats to the decline of socioeconomic status of migrant workers.
What are the associations between socioeconomic status (SES) and the number of psychosocial work environment factors with a potential impact on inequality in health? What are the labor disturbances that contribute in the interrupted production of skilled migrant workers? The factors that contribute to the labor market issues and social policies that accord to varying degrees of political and economic rights of migrants in particular is another issue to deal with. Maintaining a culturally diverse workplace then, is important in acquiring suitable jobs for migrant workers.
3.0 Objectives of the Study
The main purpose of this study is to analyze the several activities or events that jeopardizes effective distribution of quality jobs that lead to a favorable or non-favorable socioeconomic status. This research, specifically, purports to determine how these activities affect migrant workers in particular and to distinguish the role of the government on having jurisdiction in implementing sustainable jobs. This research takes into account the associations between socioeconomic status (SES) and a number of psychosocial work environment factors having a potential impact on inequality in the health of migrant workers. The study also seeks to evaluate the socioeconomic status and social attitudes of migrant workers.
4.0 Research Methodology
This study will use the descriptive type of research. A descriptive research intends to present facts concerning the nature and status of a situation, as it exists at the time of the study and to describe present conditions, events or systems based on the impressions or reactions of the respondents of the research (Creswell, 1994). It is also concerned with relationships and practices that exist, beliefs and processes that are ongoing, effects that are being felt, or trends that are developing (Best, 1970).
In this study, primary and secondary research will be both incorporated. The reason for this is to be able to provide adequate discussion for the readers that will help them understand more about the issue and the different variables that involve with it. The primary data for the study will be represented by the survey results that will be acquired from the respondents. On the other hand, the literature reviews to be presented in the second chapter of the study will represent the secondary data of the study.
The research will be presented in written form with the addition of data charts which will present the project's results. Pie charts and network charts will be needed to illustrate some of the analyzed data. This cannot be confirmed, however, until the research data have been analyzed.
5.0 Reference
Best, J.W. (1970). Research in Education, 2nd Ed. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice Hall, Inc.
Creswell, J.W. 1994. Research design. Qualitative and quantitative approaches. Thousand Oaks, California: Sage.
Odem, M. ( 2006 May 19). Global Lives, Local Struggles: Latin American migrants in Atlanta" Southern Spaces.
Scott, J. & Leonhardt, D. ( 2005 March 14). Class Matters: A Special Edition.
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