Analysis of Employment Characteristics and Factors Influencing Geographic Mobility among Nursing Graduates: Focusing on Gwangju and Jeonnam Regions

Key Points

• The study aims to identify employment characteristics and factors influencing geographic mobility among nursing graduates in Gwangju and Jeonnam.
• Utilized data from the Graduate Occupational Mobility Survey (GOMS) covering 290 nurses employed 18 months after graduation from nursing institutions in Gwangju and Jeonnam.
• Conducted univariate analysis (χ², t-test) to compare employment conditions based on geographic mobility.
• Applied binary logistic regression to analyze factors affecting regional employment mobility.
• Older age and being a local high school graduate significantly increased the likelihood of remaining in the region.
• Factors such as graduating from a four-year university, experience with standardized English tests, and higher reservation wages were associated with greater geographic mobility.
• Local residents reported better subjective health than movers, though no significant difference in life satisfaction was noted.