THE MIGRATION BEHAVIOR MODEL OF INDONESIAN FEMALE MIGRANT DOMESTIC WORKERS IN EGYPT

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Nurfaizi Suwandi

https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv13i1c7p5

Abstract

This paper examines the migration behavior model of Indonesian female migrant domestic workers in Egypt. I develop a model based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) combined with the Theory of Migration. Samples of 209 respondents are collected using convenience sampling technique. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) is employed to analyze the empirical model. The findings indicate that respondents who do not have a previous employment status tend to have a better perception or attitude towards the profession of migrant domestic worker. Encouragement from the surrounding environment, including family and friends, who agree, hope, recommend, or persuade them to work as a migrant worker is a significant factor in improving the intention to become a migrant worker, especially in Egypt.

Keywords: Female Migrant Domestic Workers, Egypt, Theory of Planned Behavior, Theory of Migration

How to cite this paper: Suwandi, N. (2015). The migration behavior model of Indonesian female migrant domestic workers in Egypt. Corporate Ownership & Control, 13(1-7), 774-785. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv13i1c7p5