MIGRATION TO GUAM FROM THE FEDERATED-STATES-OF-MICRONESIA

This research note examines the reasons given by Micronesians for inte nded migration from the Federated States of Micronesia to Guam. Explan atory variables include life cycle particulars, career patterns, educa tional attainment, English fluency, previous migration experience, and the number of linkages with relatives living on Guam. The results sho w that males are more likely than females to state an intention to mig rate. As opposed to those who indicated no intention to migrate, inten ded migrants are more likely to be younger, single, employed, and have higher levels of education. Migration intentions were also associated with subjective and noneconomic motives. Finally, this research note explores whether intended movement is likely to be permanent or circul ar and the possible implications of Micronesian migration patterns.