Child raising and education of marriage-based immigrants in Korea: On the focus of infants.
10.3345/kjp.2009.52.4.403
- Author:
Dong Hoon SEOL
1
Author Information
1. Department of Sociology, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Chonbuk, Korea. dhseol@chonbuk.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
International marriage;
Immigrant;
Child raising;
International migration
- MeSH:
Child;
Emigrants and Immigrants;
Emigration and Immigration;
Humans;
Infant;
Marriage;
Quality of Life;
Reinforcement (Psychology)
- From:Korean Journal of Pediatrics
2009;52(4):403-409
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Due to recent upsurge in international marriages, the socio-cultural adaptation, the reinforcement of family stability, and the social integration support of marriage-based immigrant family have been the major social issues. This paper tries to show the current status of marriage-based immigrants and their children nation-wide. Specifically, it analyzes the statistical trends in international marriages, traits of marriage-based immigrants and their children, their attitudes towards child raising and education, and presents policy measures to enhance their life quality.
