The effect of emotions in cross‐cultural expatriate experiences

Bibliographic Data

ID20501277
AuthorsJacintha A C Tan, Jacintha Tan (Deakin University), Charmine E J Härtel (0000-0002-2293-3640, Deakin University), Debra Panipucci (Deakin University), Victoria Emily Strybosch (Deakin University)
Year2005
Volume12
Issue2
Pages4-15
Publication date2005-06-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCross Cultural Management An International Journal (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1352-7606 • E-ISSN: 1758-6089
PublisherEmerald (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1108/13527600510797980
OpenAlexW2050614992
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited22

With increased recognition of the existence of emotions in everyday interpersonal interactions, the need for emotions in cross‐cultural interactions has become more obvious. Emotions play an important role in cross‐cultural expatriate interactions as these experiences are essentially social encounters. Yet, little research addresses the emotions felt and the emotional demands involved in the cross‐cultural interaction. Research on expatriate experiences centres solely on the cross‐cultural training, sensitivity, and adaptability of expatriates. What fails to be addressed, however, is the emotional aspect of this interaction. In this paper, we examine the cross‐cultural expatriate experience, integrating both the cultural and emotional aspects of the interaction. In doing so, we aim to advance understanding of the expatriate experience and the potential reasons underlying expatriate success and failure

Adaptability · Cross-cultural · Cross-cultural communication · Cultural Sensitivity · Expatriate · Interpersonal communication · Interpersonal interaction · Management · Political science · Psychotherapist · Sociology · Anthropology · Communication · Communication in Education and Healthcare · Cultural Differences and Values · International Student and Expatriate Challenges · Psychology · Social Psychology