A mobilidade dos jovens profissionais no contexto da globalização : uma investigação sobre o caso de jovens portugueses

Abstract

Young Professional’s mobility is a global phenomenon that has been increasing substantially over the last few years. This phenomenon composes a new migratory pattern, which reflects mainly the departure of qualified young population from their home countries in search of new job opportunities. Although this phenomenon has already been quantitatively measured by some entities, the main objective of this dissertation is to understand the basis and the reasons that lead to the development of this new form of migration. People’s mobility, specifically young professionals, is becoming more common since the society is ever more voluble and its frontiers more liquid. In a social and economic context strongly defined by globalization and new information and communications’ technologies, this study intends to comprehend in which way this phenomenon is represented. It is also my intent to understand, from a cultural point of view, the behavior of the main actors of this phenomenon, that is, in which way these young professionals are moving between different countries and consequently adapting to those countries and their culture. Moreover, another reflection point of this dissertation focus on the comprehension of the main motives that lead young professionals to leave their home countries. In current years, marked strongly by a global economic crisis, it is natural to see an increase in emigration; however, this study intends to understand if there are other specificities leading to a qualified and young emigration population. The development of this study was based on interviews presented to young professionals living the presented phenomenon, in other words, young professionals who have left Portugal and are currently living or studying abroad.

Date of Award	3 Feb 2014
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	Fernando Ilharco (Supervisor)