| Title |
Satisfaction of the doctorate degree as a determinant of the PhD holders’ migration |
| Authors |
Dal Molin, Martina ; Di Berardino, Claudio ; Pinate, Adriana C |
| DOI |
10.1080/21568235.2026.2663302 |
| Full Text |
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| Is Part of |
European journal of higher education.. Abingdon : Taylor & Francis. 2026, first published online, p. [1-25].. ISSN 2156-8235. eISSN 2156-8243 |
| Abstract [eng] |
The migration of highly skilled individuals is widely recognised as a fundamental factor in regional development. Extant studies mainly focus on graduates, while limited attention has been paid to doctoral graduates. This paper investigates the determinants of Italian PhD holders’ migration, distinguishing between interregional migration and abroad migration, on three levels: micro, meso, and macro. The micro level refers to individual characteristics; the meso level is related to the PhD course and the university attended; and the macro level refers to regional characteristics. Data are retrieved from the 2018 retrospective ISTAT national survey. We implement an econometric approach based on a probit model (PM) and a conditional (recursive) mixed process on a multinomial probit regression model (cmp-MPM) à la Heckman, used to contemplate the specific conditions of respondents that migrate (PM) and migrate domestically and abroad (cmp-MPM), where the non-migrant category represents the base category that migrants confront. We contribute to the extant literature by highlighting the role of doctoral pathways, the completion of the doctorate and the quality of the university (meso level) in explaining PhD holder mobility, relevant for policymakers and universities. |
| Published |
Abingdon : Taylor & Francis |
| Type |
Journal article |
| Language |
English |
| Publication date |
2026 |
| CC license |
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