FROM NEWSFEEDS TO MINDSETS: THE IMPACT OF THE MEDIA ON SOUTH KOREAN ATTITUDES TOWARD OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS
- 주제어 (키워드) Overseas Filipino Workers , OFWs , Social Media , Newsfeeds , Caregivers , House Helpers , South Korea , Philippines , Attitudes , Perceptions
- 발행기관 서강대학교 국제대학원
- 지도교수 Kim Hannah June
- 지도교수 김해나
- 발행년도 2025
- 학위수여년월 2025. 8
- 학위명 석사
- 학과 및 전공 국제대학원 East Asian Studies (including Korean Studies)
- 실제 URI http://www.dcollection.net/handler/sogang/000000081971
- UCI I804:11029-000000081971
- 본문언어 영어
- 저작권 서강대학교 논문은 저작권 보호를 받습니다.
초록 (요약문)
The stories of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in South Korea reflect not only the aspirations of migrant communities but also the complexities of navigating cultural differences in an increasingly globalized society. Economic concerns, national identity, and media narratives all play a critical role in shaping public attitudes toward OFWs. While prior research has examined general perceptions of migrants and foreign workers, it often overlooks the specific impact of media framing on these views. This study addresses that gap by investigating how media representations influence public sentiment toward OFWs in South Korea, particularly through the lens of Intergroup Contact Theory and Framing Theory. Adopting a mixed-methods approach, the research utilizes a survey experiment involving two contrasting media articles—one framed favorably and the other critically—to assess shifts in perception. It also incorporates a case study of the South Korea–Philippines Caregiver Pilot Program, drawing on a written interview with the Migrant Workers Office of the Philippine Embassy in Seoul. The findings reveal modest but meaningful differences between the two groups, indicating that while media portrayals do influence public attitudes, their impact is moderated by deeper structural conditions such as social hierarchies and limited institutional support. These insights underscore the importance of targeted policy measures and public discourse that promote multicultural inclusion, contributing valuable perspectives to both migration scholarship and ongoing debates around diversity in South Korea.
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Chapter I. Introduction 7
A. Context of Study and Contemporary Relevance 7
B. Historical Background 8
C. Research Question 10
Chapter II. Literature Review 12
A. Theory 12
B. Current State of Knowledge 14
C. Conceptual Framework 18
D. Identified Research Gaps 23
Chapter III. Research Design 25
A. Variables and Hypothesis 25
1. Survey Experiment 26
2. Written Interview 29
Chapter IV. Data Collected 31
A. Overview 31
B. Data Presentation 31
Chapter V. Analysis and Discussion 39
A. Key Findings and Thematic Analysis 39
1. Elite Interview 39
2. Thematic Analysis of Open-Ended Responses 41
3. Analysis of Survey Experiment 46
B. Application of the ICT and Framing Theory Framework 52
C. Comparative Reflections: OFWs in Other Host Countries 55
Chapter VI. Conclusion 57
A. Summary of Key Points 57
B. Relevance of Study and Contributions to the Field 57
C. Limitations of the Study 58
D. Recommendations 59
E. Future Research Directions and Reflections 60
Appendices 62
References 87
