Promoting Local Economic Development Through the Study of Adaptation and Long-Term Settlement Intentions of Gen Y Immigrant Laborers in Can Tho City, Vietnam

Abstract

Labor migration is an inevitable trend in the process of development, and immigrant labor has become a significant force contributing to economic growth. This study aims to analyze the factors influencing the adaptation and long-term settlement intentions of Gen Y immigrant laborers in Can Tho City. Using a linear structural model and survey data from 267 immigrant workers in Can Tho City, the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) method was employed to analyze the data. The research findings revealed that 'Employment and Economic Motivation' positively influenced both the adaptation and long-term settlement intentions of Gen Y immigrant laborers. Additionally, 'Adaptation,' 'Medical care conditions,' and 'Educational conditions' were also found to have a positive impact on long-term settlement intentions. Based on these research results, the author proposes several recommendations for the local government and businesses in Can Tho City to help immigrant workers adapt better and increase their long-term settlement intentions.