Happier abroad? Insights into the wellbeing of Romanian emigrants
Happier abroad? Insights into the wellbeing of Romanian emigrants

Summary/Abstract: Wellbeing is a multidimensional concept addressed across psychology, sociology, political science, and economics. From an economic perspective, it is typically linked to income, poverty, access to basic needs, and employment. This paper investigates whether Romanian emigrants working in EU countries perceive an improvement in their wellbeing after migration, particularly regarding wages and social status, compared to their situation in Romania prior to emigration. It also examines whether perceptions differ across socio-demographic groups defined by age, gender, education, marital status, medium of origin, and country of destination. This paper is based on quantitative methods, using data from a structured questionnaire completed by 100 Romanian emigrants who currently live abroad or have returned from migration. By exploring the relationship between migration and perceived wellbeing, the paper contributes to a broader understanding of how economic and social conditions abroad shape individual experiences. It adds to both migration research and wellbeing studies, highlighting the role of subjective and objective factors in shaping quality of life. The findings provide useful insights for academic debates and policy discussions on the integration and wellbeing of mobile workers in the European Union.

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