Korean J Pediatr.  2009 Apr;52(4):403-409. 10.3345/kjp.2009.52.4.403.

Child raising and education of marriage-based immigrants in Korea: On the focus of infants

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  • 1Department of Sociology, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Chonbuk, Korea. dhseol@chonbuk.ac.kr

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.

Keyword

International marriage; Immigrant; Child raising; International migration

MeSH Terms

Child
Emigrants and Immigrants
Emigration and Immigration
Humans
Infant
Marriage
Quality of Life
Reinforcement (Psychology)
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