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Indian Nurses in the United Kingdom: A Two‐Phase Study of the Expatriate‐Host Country National Relationship

Arup Varma, Jossy Mathew Orcid Logo, Chun‐Hsiao Wang, Pawan Budhwar, Anastasia Katou

European Management Review, Volume: 18, Issue: 3, Pages: 329 - 341

Swansea University Author: Jossy Mathew Orcid Logo

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DOI (Published version): 10.1111/emre.12436

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It is well established that expatriates need support from host country nationals (HCNs) to successfully adjust in their new location, and subsequently perform well in their jobs. Drawing on a sample of 149 Indian nurses in the United Kingdom, this two-phase study illustrates how expatriate-HCN inter...

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Published in: European Management Review
ISSN: 1740-4754 1740-4762
Published: Wiley 2021
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URI: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64156
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Abstract: It is well established that expatriates need support from host country nationals (HCNs) to successfully adjust in their new location, and subsequently perform well in their jobs. Drawing on a sample of 149 Indian nurses in the United Kingdom, this two-phase study illustrates how expatriate-HCN interactions unfold over time (two years). To do this, we draw upon social identity theory and show that effective expatriate-HCN relationship building (i.e., perceived categorization and perceived values similarity) lead to HCN support and, subsequently, expatriate adjustment. Results confirmed that perceptions of categorization and value similarity significantly impacted HCN willingness to offer support. We also find that expatriate age, education level, and time spent in the host country significantly impact adjustment. We discuss theoretical and practical implications and offer suggestions for future research.
Keywords: Self-initiated expatriates, Host country nationals, Nurses, India & UK
College: School of Management
Issue: 3
Start Page: 329
End Page: 341