Cross-cultural adjustment, Social Support, and Wellbeing Among Internationally Relocated Expatriate Spouses

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hazel Melanie Ramos ◽  
Anisa Rae Haddad
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Cultural Adjustment ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Expatriate Spouses

The diplomatic spouse

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Svala Gudmundsdottir ◽  
Thorhallur Orn Gudlaugsson ◽  
Gylfi Dalmann Adalsteinsson
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cultural Adjustment ◽  
European Economic Area ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Expatriate Spouses ◽  
The World ◽  
Foreign Ministries ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between adjustment, social support and satisfaction with life for expatriate spouses. The sample consists of European diplomatic spouses, residing all over the world.Design/methodology/approachThis is a quantitative study. The sample consists of European diplomatic spouses, residing all over the world. The sample consists of 268 participants: 231 females and 44 males.FindingsThe findings of this study reveal that there was a significant relationship between adjustment and emotional and instrumental support as well as satisfaction with life. Furthermore, a multiple regression was performed to predict the level of satisfaction with life. Both adjustment and emotional support were statistically significant and they explained nearly 50 percent of the variability in participant’s satisfaction with life.Research limitations/implicationsThe limitations of the paper include, for example, method bias, language and geographic location.Practical implicationsForeign Ministries within the European Union (EU) will be in a better position to improve their expatriate programs and policies. Furthermore, this study indicated that the well-being of diplomatic spouses can be enhanced by considering how social support is provided, the level of adjustment and satisfaction with life.Social implicationsThis study highlights the importance for diplomatic spouses to belonging to various groups, and group membership serves as a means to gain access to social networks. Therefore, being part of support groups of other expatriate spouses can aid cross-cultural adjustment.Originality/valueLittle is known about diplomatic spouses. This paper will be an important first step in examining the relationship between adjustment, social support and satisfaction with life for the spouses of diplomats working for the Foreign Ministries within the EU and European Economic Area.

scholarly journals A diary study of expatriate adjustment: Collaborative mechanisms of social support

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Secil Bayraktar
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Home Country ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Cultural Adjustment ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Diary Study ◽  
International Assignments ◽  
Expatriate Adjustment ◽  
Host Country Nationals

Understanding the antecedents of expatriate adjustment is vital for the success of international assignments. Social support is one of the most critical predictors of cross-cultural adjustment. Nevertheless, the nuances and interaction of diverse sources and types of support in the expatriates’ social networks need further scrutiny. This study examines the distinct and collaborative role of four different social groups in the expatriates’ social network, specifically host country nationals, home country nationals, compatriots, and foreign expatriates, on expatriate adjustment. For that purpose, an exploratory qualitative approach was adopted by using a diary study. The study was conducted with 42 single expatriates working in 21 different countries. The results showed that the nature of support provided by each social group was distinct, contributing to expatriate adjustment via different mechanisms. Moreover, it was found that these mechanisms worked collaboratively toward facilitating the expatriate adjustment.

The Effects of Perceived Social Support on Cultural Adjustment

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Po Sen Chu ◽  
Scott Hemenover ◽  
Sara Smith ◽  
Tiffany Denton ◽  
Donald A. Saucier
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Cultural Adjustment

International pharmacy students’ transition to Nottingham: Semi-structured interviews (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yicong Liu
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Teaching Style ◽  
Cultural Adjustment ◽  
Independent Study ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
International Pharmacy ◽  
The Uk

BACKGROUND The transition from China to the UK can be challenging, and there is increasing concern among academics since cross-cultural learning and living may be a challenge for these students. OBJECTIVE To find out international pharmacy students’ worries and challenges as well as benefits on the transition experience from China to the UK. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were used to explore this group of students’ transition experiences. Selective transcription was done because of time limitations in the project. RESULTS The natural and cultural environment was the most pleasant experience for Tianjin students during this transition process. Cross-cultural adjustment and self-adaptability, as well as their autonomous learning ability were the main barriers for international students. CONCLUSIONS The difference between Asian and Western culture caused barriers for international students to fit into a new environment. In terms of integrating into local students, insufficient English language skills, culture shock and personality could be the influence factors. Moreover, the different teaching style and learning style could be the possible reasons for students having difficulty in an independent study. CLINICALTRIAL N/A

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