Why do Chinese overseas doctoral graduates return to China? The push‐pull factors and the influence of gender and gender norms
Dan Liu,
Qiuxi Liu,
W. John Morgan
Abstract:Although attention has been paid to return migration internationally, research studies on why Chinese overseas doctoral graduates return to China are few. A study that considers gendered motivations has yet to be found. Using a qualitative study with 31 Chinese overseas doctoral graduate returnees, this study examines factors influencing graduates' reasons for returning to China and how these relate to Chinese gender and gender role‐related cultural norms. Using the push‐pull theory and the concepts of gender … Show more
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