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| dc.contributor.advisor | Iain Watson | - |
| dc.contributor.author | ANNIE FAVOUR CHIOMA | - |
| dc.date.issued | 2024-08 | - |
| dc.identifier.other | 33833 | - |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://aurora.ajou.ac.kr/handle/2018.oak/38805 | - |
| dc.description | 학위논문(석사)--국제개발협력과,2024. 8 | - |
| dc.description.abstract | Migration is a fundamental part of human existence and Nigeria’s brain drain is nothing new. However, this study identified the “Japa” phenomenon as the depth of migration trends with Nigerians of all ages pursuing opportunities abroad. Thus, this study explores the evolution of migration in Nigeria, focusing on cultural influences and social media-driven diaspora narratives as key factors, beyond traditional economic reasons, driving the emigration of Nigerian youth. Next, this study investigated the role and governmental measures that (exacerbated) played a part in the large-scale departure of youth from Nigeria. Using existing literature, established patterns and gaps were identified in the migration study of Nigeria. This paper employed qualitative interviews with four Nigerians youths residing in South Korea by exploring personal stories to understand how cultural factors and social media shape their migration decisions. In addition, Instagram, Twitter (X), and TikTok content from 2019 to 2023 were analysed to discern themes contributing to a diaspora narrative encouraging emigration. Findings revealed that “Japa” represents a new dimension of migration in Nigeria. This new dimension is driven by a complex mix of socio-economic constraints, disillusionment, cultural influences and diaspora narrative propagated through social media, all shaping the migration decisions of Nigerian youth. Keywords: Japa, Youth, Emigration, Brain Drain, Social Media, Diaspora Narrative, Cultural Influences | - |
| dc.description.tableofcontents | Chapter One 1_x000D_ <br> 1.1. Introduction 1_x000D_ <br> 1.2. Motivation of Study 3_x000D_ <br> 1.3. Problem Statement 3_x000D_ <br> 1.4. Objectives 3_x000D_ <br> 1.5. Research Questions 4_x000D_ <br> 1.6. Hypotheses/Argument 4_x000D_ <br> 1.7. Methodology 4_x000D_ <br> 1.7.1. Data Collection 4_x000D_ <br> 1.7.2. Data Analysis 5_x000D_ <br> 1.7.3. Location & Research Participants 5_x000D_ <br> 1.7.4. Ethical Considerations 5_x000D_ <br> 1.8. Preliminary Literature Review 6_x000D_ <br> 1.8.1. Economic Factors 6_x000D_ <br> 1.8.2. Political & Socio-Cultural Factors 8_x000D_ <br> 1.8.3. Theoretical Framework: An Overview 10_x000D_ <br> 1.8.4. Push-Pull Theory 10_x000D_ <br> 1.8.5. Human Capital Theory vs The Capability Approach 10_x000D_ <br> 1.8.6. Network 'Migration' Theory 11_x000D_ <br> 1.9. Chapter Outline 11_x000D_ <br>2. Chapter Two 13_x000D_ <br> 2.1. Patterns of Migration in Nigeria 13_x000D_ <br> 2.2. Migration in Nigeria: Socio-Political Context 13_x000D_ <br> 2.3. Definition of Terms 17_x000D_ <br> 2.4. Theoretical Framework: An Expansion 20_x000D_ <br> 2.4.1. Push-Pull Theory 20_x000D_ <br> 2.4.2. Human Capital Theory 24_x000D_ <br> 2.4.3. Identified Gaps 28_x000D_ <br> 2.4.4. Capability Approach: Contemporary Theory of Migration I 28_x000D_ <br> 2.4.5. Network Migration Theory: Contemporary Migration Theory II 32_x000D_ <br>3. Chapter Three 34_x000D_ <br> 3.1. Prelude to the Japa Trend: Evolution of Brain Drain in Nigeria 34_x000D_ <br> 3.2. Historical Background of the Japa Phenomenon 34_x000D_ <br> 3.2.1. ¬Pre-Independence (Before 1960): Education and The Movement for Political Liberation 34_x000D_ <br> 3.2.2. Post-Independence (1960s- 1970s): Politics, Religion and Ethnicity Intertwined, Wahala Begins! 35_x000D_ <br> 3.2.3. The Push: Economic Incentives Shaping Political Agenda and Migration 40_x000D_ <br> 3.2.4. 1970s – 1980s: Oil Boom Years – Nigeria, the West African Destination Country 40_x000D_ <br> 3.2.5. The Gradual Decline of Economic Stability 42_x000D_ <br> 3.2.6. 1980s – 2000s: Socio-Economic Pressures from the Oil Bust and The Structural Adjustment Programme 42_x000D_ <br> 3.2.7. The Jand Era 45_x000D_ <br> 3.2.8. Implications of Brain Drain in Nigeria 46_x000D_ <br> 3.2.9. 2018 – Present: Origin of the term "Japa" 48_x000D_ <br> 3.3. The Government's Reactive Approach to The Japa Trend 52_x000D_ <br> 3.3.1. Disconnect Between Policy Formulation and Implementation 54_x000D_ <br>4. Chapter Four 59_x000D_ <br> 4.1. The Japa Trend 59_x000D_ <br> 4.1.1. Results, Analysis & Discussion 59_x000D_ <br> 4.2. Social Media and The Japa Trend 59_x000D_ <br> 4.2.1. Japa: Through the Lens of Instagram 61_x000D_ <br> 4.2.2. Japa: Through the Lens of X (Twitter) 64_x000D_ <br> 4.2.3. Japa: Through the Lens of TikTok 66_x000D_ <br> 4.3. Interview Results 67_x000D_ <br> 4.3.1. Drivers of Japa 67_x000D_ <br> 4.3.2. Socio-economic Factors 68_x000D_ <br> 4.3.3. Political Factors 69_x000D_ <br> 4.3.4. Cultural Influences 70_x000D_ <br> 4.3.5. Social Media Influence 71_x000D_ <br> 4.3.6. Network Influence 73_x000D_ <br> 4.3.7. Personal Narrative 75_x000D_ <br> 4.3.8. Policy Landscape: The Role of the Government in the Japa Trend 75_x000D_ <br> 4.3.9. Emigration Choices & Dynamics 77_x000D_ <br> 4.3.10.Consequences of Japa 79_x000D_ <br> 4.4. Discussion: Interplay of Socio-economic, Cultural, and Social Media Influence Driving the Japa Trend 80_x000D_ <br>5. Chapter Five 83_x000D_ <br> 5.1. Conclusion 83_x000D_ <br> 5.2. Recommendations 84_x000D_ <br> 5.3. Limitations 85_x000D_ <br>6. Bibliography 87_x000D_ <br>7. Appendix 92_x000D_ <br> 7.1. I. Informed Consent 92_x000D_ <br> 7.2. II. Interview Questions 93_x000D_ | - |
| dc.language.iso | eng | - |
| dc.publisher | Graduate School of International Studies Ajou University | - |
| dc.rights | 아주대학교 논문은 저작권에 의해 보호받습니다. | - |
| dc.title | The “Japa” Trend in Nigeria | - |
| dc.type | Thesis | - |
| dc.contributor.affiliation | 아주대학교 대학원 | - |
| dc.contributor.department | 국제대학원 국제개발협력과 | - |
| dc.date.awarded | 2024-08 | - |
| dc.description.degree | Master | - |
| dc.identifier.url | https://dcoll.ajou.ac.kr/dcollection/common/orgView/000000033833 | - |
| dc.subject.keyword | Brain Drain | - |
| dc.subject.keyword | Cultural Influences | - |
| dc.subject.keyword | Diaspora Narrative | - |
| dc.subject.keyword | Emigration | - |
| dc.subject.keyword | IDC | - |
| dc.subject.keyword | Japa | - |
| dc.subject.keyword | Social Media | - |
| dc.subject.keyword | Youth | - |
| dc.title.subtitle | Exploring Causes, Implications, and Sociocultural Dynamics of Youth Emigration | - |
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