Studia Obszarów Wiejskich = Rural Studies, t. 40

W artykule dokonano analizy czynników rozwoju regionalnego, które wpływają na decyzje związane z przyszłością młodych mieszkańców województwa mazowieckiego. Artykuł jest wynikiem analizy danych pozyskanych z badania potrzeb i planów młodzieży województwa mazowieckiego, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem młodzieży z obszarów wiejskich. Badanie to miało charakter ankietowy, objęło uczniów szkół ponadgimnazjalnych. Pytano w nim m.in: jak młodzież postrzega swoje miejsce zamieszkania, jakie są jej przewidywania dotyczące przebiegu dalszej nauki i kariery zawodowej oraz jak ocenia swoje szanse na rynku pracy. Wyniki potwierdziły znaczenie Warszawy jako bieguna przyciągającego kapitał ludzki ze względu na jakość i ofertę edukacyjną, wielkość stołecznego rynku pracy oraz warunki życia

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The article is a result of a study on needs and plans concerning youth of the Mazowieckie Voivodship, with a particular emphasis on rural residents. The survey was attended by secondary school students across the examined region. Questions asked in the survey focused on young people's perception of their place of residence, their anticipation for further education, career, and chances on the labor market. The study also allowed to examine factors that affect decisions of young people on their future in terms of family and professional life, as well as future place of residence. Research findings allowed to observe processes referring to theoretical concepts, such as the central place theory of Walter Christaller and growth poles theory of Francois Perroux. In the Mazowieckie Voivodship, Warsaw is the strongest growth pole that attracts young people in terms of career and place of residence. The most important factors determining young people’s decisions on their career path and place of residence are the possibilities of further education and feelings in terms to their labor market opportunities. The study results showed that students consider higher education as providing most advantage on the labor market. However, nowadays acquiring higher education does not ensure employment as much as several years before. Statistics of unemployment in Poland show that the growth in the number of unemployed is the greatest among people with higher education. Expansion of education opportunities and its accessibility have contributed to the increase in education level of rural population. The same circumstances resulted in the enhancement of their aspirations and expectations concerning employment. This is also the reason for the increasing scale of migrations, especially among young women. The reasons for migration of youth to regional growth poles, mostly to Warsaw and its metropolitan area, are: low attractiveness of rural and peripheral areas reflecting in limited opportunities for personal growth, low availability of various services and low transport accessibility.