JianE (Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi Negara)
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): JianE: Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi Negara

BRAIN DRAIN AND PERCEPTIONS OF EDUCATED YOUTH IN INDONESIA

Jeffri Yosep Simanjorang (Parahyangan Catholic University)
Jovita Anabelle (Parahyangan Catholic University)
Muhammad Al Ikhlas (Parahyangan Catholic University)



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Publish Date
31 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study identifies the intensity of push factors and pull factors that influence emigration intentions among Indonesian university students. Data were collected through a quantitative survey with N=404 respondents (18-28 years old, majority with undergraduate education), adopting the UrbaƄski (2022) model which examines economic, social, and political factors. Validity and reliability tests confirmed all constructs were valid and highly reliable. Descriptive analysis using a 5-point Likert scale revealed that migration motivation is strongly dominated by structural issues, particularly in the jointly driven by political and economic dissatisfaction. The primary push factor was political conditions and governance (mean=4.30), closely followed by economic conditions (mean=4.21) and social conditions (mean=4.16). The strongest pull factor was economic conditions abroad (mean=4.39), followed closely by political conditions abroad (mean=4.30) and social conditions abroad (mean=4.12). The findings indicate that Indonesian university students' intention to emigrate is triggered by dissatisfaction with governance quality and economic conditions within the country, reinforced by the perception of higher professional rewards, political stability, and better quality of life in destination countries.

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JIANE

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Humanities Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Environmental Science Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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JianE (Jurnal Administrasi Negara) diterbitkan oleh Program Studi Ilmu Administrasi Negara, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik, Universitas Timor. JianE menyediakan media untuk mempublikasikan artikel ilmiah dengan fokus kajian pada isu-isu kebijakan dan manajemen publik, manajemen sumber daya ...