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The Factors’ Impact on the Decision Making of the International Internship Program: A Vietnamese Intern’s Case Study

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Nguyen Tran Dieu Hieu1, *, Nguyen Ton Quyen1, Nguyen Phuoc Lan1, Nguyen Duc Dung2, Nguyen Huy Hoang1, Phan Ly Nguyen Trinh1
1Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance – UEF, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
2Nguyen Tat Thanh University - NTTU, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
*Corresponding author. Email: nguyentrandieuhieu@gmail.com
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Nguyen Tran Dieu Hieu
Available Online 6 April 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-624-1_25How to use a DOI?
Keywords
International internship; Theory of Planned Behavior; Student mobility; Vietnam; SEM
Abstract

This study investigates the psychological and contextual factors shaping Vietnamese university students’ intention to participate in international internship programs. The study is based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) framework, incorporating antecedents of financial burden, policy support, and language confidence and the core constructs of attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control. A structured survey will be administered to undergraduates at multiple institutions in Vietnam. Data will be analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) in R with procedural and statistical controls applied to mitigate common method bias. The model aims to clarify indirect pathways linking structural barriers to behavioral intention, providing both theoretical refinement and practical guidance for universities and policymakers seeking to expand equitable access to global internships.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Economics and Finance in the Digital Business Transformation (INCOSEF 2025)
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Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
6 April 2026
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978-94-6239-624-1
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2352-5428
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