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http://dx.doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2009.52.4.403

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

Seol, Dong-Hoon (Department of Sociology, Chonbuk National University)
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Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics / v.52, no.4, 2009 , pp. 403-409 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
International marriage; Immigrant; Child raising; International migration;
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