A study of sociocultural and psychological adjustment of expatriates in Labuan

Monica Chindalia (2006) A study of sociocultural and psychological adjustment of expatriates in Labuan. Masters thesis, Universiti Malaysia Sabah.

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Abstract

This research was done to investigate the relationship of factors like supervisors/co­worker's support, logistical help, and culture novelty and spouse adjustment on two facets of adjustment: sociocultural and psychological adjustment. This research on sociocultural and psychological adjustment of expatriates was carried out in Labuan, Malaysia. The research revealed that spouse adjustment has a significant positive relationship with sociocultural adjustment for married respondents. For single respondents, culture novelty had a significant relationship with sociocultural adjustment. However, organizational factors did not show any significant relationship with sociocultural adjustment. None of the variables showed any significant relationship with psychological adjustment except for logistical help. Beside the results, the research was able to collect insightful information on the current situation of expatriates in Labuan and the common concerns they have.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Keyword:	Expatriate adjustment, Sociocultural adjustment, Psychological adjustment, Spouse adjustment, Cultural novelty, Logistical support, Labuan, Malaysia, International assignments
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GN Anthropology > GN1-890 Anthropology > GN301-674 Ethnology. Social and cultural anthropology > GN406-517 Cultural traits, customs, and institutions > GN502-517 Psychological anthropology
Department:	SCHOOL > School of Business and Economics
Depositing User:	DG MASNIAH AHMAD -
Date Deposited:	09 Jul 2025 16:21
Last Modified:	09 Jul 2025 16:21
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/44364

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