Chapter 5
Expatriate adjustment to the host country
Article outline
- 5.0Introduction
- 5.1Definition of adjustment
- 5.2Conceptualization of expatriate adjustment
- 5.2.1The U-curve model of expatriate adjustment
- 5.2.2Psychological and sociocultural adjustment
- 5.2.3General, interactional, and work adjustment
- 5.2.4Behavioral, cognitive, and affective adjustment
- 5.2.5The correspondence model of intercultural adjustment
- 5.2.6Integrative theory of intercultural adaptation
- 5.3Determinants of expatriate adjustment
- 5.3.1Individual factors
- 5.3.1.1Motivations for expatriation
- 5.3.1.2Previous overseas experience
- 5.3.1.3Language skills
- 5.3.1.4Self-efficacy
- 5.3.1.5Personality factors
- 5.3.1.6Cultural intelligence
- 5.3.2Work-related factors
- 5.3.2.1Role clarity
- 5.3.2.2Cross-cultural training
- 5.3.2.3Organizational culture, social, and company support
- 5.3.3Non-work-related factors
- 5.3.3.1Cultural novelty
- 5.3.3.2Family support
- 5.4Conclusion