Questions reflecting the components of migration intentions |
Mean values,HLMI |
Mean values, LLMI |
T-criterion |
Р-level |
The cognitive component |
I have been thinking over the possibility to leave the RF for permanent residence in another country. |
4.5 |
3.0 |
2.21 |
0.017 |
I would recommend my children, friends and relatives to leave the RF for permanent residence in another country. |
3.4 |
3.1 |
2.41 |
0.027 |
I think that the statement “East or West, home is best” is true. |
4.9 |
3.4 |
3.61 |
0.000 |
I believe that to realize my goals and values it is necessary for me to leave the RF for permanent residence in another country. |
4.6 |
3.9 |
4.33 |
0.000 |
I think that permanent residence in another country will enhance my opportunities and future choices. |
3.8 |
2.7 |
3.94 |
0.000 |
The emotional component |
I would be proud of going to live in another country. |
3.4 |
2.9 |
2.19 |
0.027 |
I like to think that one day I shall migrate to a foreign country. |
4.4 |
3.0 |
3.54 |
0.000 |
I would be proud of my children, friends and relatives if they migrated to another country. |
3.7 |
3.5 |
1.38 |
0.165 |
I would feel more comfortable and pleasant living in a foreign country. |
4.4 |
3.5 |
7.36 |
0.000 |
I would like to live in a foreign country. |
4.0 |
3.5 |
2.43 |
0.016 |
The behavioral component |
I’m discussing the opportunity to migrate to another country with my friends, relatives. |
4.5 |
3.0 |
8.92 |
0.000 |
I’m collecting information about migration opportunities. |
4.2 |
2.9 |
7.61 |
0.000 |
I’m studying (improving) a foreign language to leave for permanent residence in a foreign country. |
4.5 |
2.5 |
3.30 |
0.001 |
I’m collecting information about housing, jobs, study abroad and a marriage to a foreigner. |
3.5 |
2.5 |
3.93 |
0.000 |
I’m analyzing sites, forums devoted to resettlement and life in a foreign country. |
4.0 |
3.0 |
2.63 |
0.009 |