The Mediating Roles of Communication in Expatriate Adjustment

Authors

  • Haslina Halim Department of Communication, School of Multimedia Technology and Communication, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok, 06010 Kedah, Malaysia
  • Hassan Abu Bakar Department of Communication, School of Multimedia Technology and Communication, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok, 06010 Kedah, Malaysia
  • Che Su Mustaffa Department of Communication, School of Multimedia Technology and Communication, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok, 06010 Kedah, Malaysia

Keywords:

Expatriate Adjustment, Communication and Interaction, Cross-Cultural Adjustment,

Abstract

This study examines the mediating effects of communication and interaction on the relationships between individual, organizational and non-work variables and expatriate adjustment. We tested the model by using structural equation modeling with data obtained from 203 hotel expatriates in Malaysia. The analyses found that the link between previous international experience (individual), social support (organizational) and family adjustment (non-work) and expatriate adjustment was partially mediated by perceived communicative and interaction adaptability. These findings validated the proposed model and, in particular, the central role of communication in cross-cultural adjustment processes in workplace is empirically confirmed. Practical implications are also discussed in the paper.

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Published

2016-11-01

How to Cite

Halim, H., Abu Bakar, H., & Mustaffa, C. S. (2016). The Mediating Roles of Communication in Expatriate Adjustment. Journal of Telecommunication, Electronic and Computer Engineering (JTEC), 8(8), 129–132. Retrieved from https://jtec.utem.edu.my/jtec/article/view/1332

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 8: Science and Technology for Sustainable Development and Improving Quality of Life I

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Articles

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