Interested in the experiences of expatriates - online research

catmce · #1 (**permalink**) 5th June 2008, 08:34 AM

Hello, my name is Catherine and as part of my Masters in Organisational Psychology, I am completing a study that explores the experiences and needs a person may face as an expatriate whilst living and working in a foreign country. Having been a member of an expatriate family myself, I have a strong interest in this area of research.

The findings of this study will be potentially beneficial to employees (the expatriate) and the organisation in which the expatriate is employed. Potential benefits for the employee can be a more positive experience during their overseas assignment and less stress and discomfort, whilst the organisation may benefit by having reduced failure rates as well as increased employee productivity and job satisfaction.

I am looking for people that have been sent by the organisation in which they are employed, to work and live in a foreign country for an extended period of time (a minimum of a 12 month assignment). Participants should be aged between 18 and 65 and currently be on their international assignment. Participants must have been sent by their organisation on this international assignment. Furthermore, participants must have already completed at least 6 months of their international assignment.

Participation in this study involves completing an anonymous online questionnaire. The questionnaire includes a series of questions regarding your experiences, social support, personal and work values and demographic details. The questionnaire should take around 30 – 45 minutes to complete. The direct link to the questionnaire is

The Development of the Expatriate Needs Inventory

If you have any further questions regarding this study, please do not hesitate to contact me, at Catherine.McEniry@med.monash.edu.au

Big Pete · #2 (**permalink**) 16th June 2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by catmce

Hello, my name is Catherine and as part of my Masters in Organisational Psychology, I am completing a study that explores the experiences and needs a person may face as an expatriate whilst living and working in a foreign country. Having been a member of an expatriate family myself, I have a strong interest in this area of research.

The findings of this study will be potentially beneficial to employees (the expatriate) and the organisation in which the expatriate is employed. Potential benefits for the employee can be a more positive experience during their overseas assignment and less stress and discomfort, whilst the organisation may benefit by having reduced failure rates as well as increased employee productivity and job satisfaction.

I am looking for people that have been sent by the organisation in which they are employed, to work and live in a foreign country for an extended period of time (a minimum of a 12 month assignment). Participants should be aged between 18 and 65 and currently be on their international assignment. Participants must have been sent by their organisation on this international assignment. Furthermore, participants must have already completed at least 6 months of their international assignment.

Participation in this study involves completing an anonymous online questionnaire. The questionnaire includes a series of questions regarding your experiences, social support, personal and work values and demographic details. The questionnaire should take around 30 – 45 minutes to complete. The direct link to the questionnaire is

The Development of the Expatriate Needs Inventory

If you have any further questions regarding this study, please do not hesitate to contact me, at Catherine.McEniry@med.monash.edu.au

How much you paying for 30 minutes of my life ? whats in it for the people giving the info ?

catmce · #3 (**permalink**) 16th June 2008, 11:36 PM

Thanks for the email. I wish I could provide a financial incentive, but unfortunately I am unable to due to a range of reasons. I understand it does take time (normally 20-25 minutes on average) and am consequently really appreciative of those that do. I am hoping that people will enjoy reflecting on their experiences of being an expatriate and gain some sort of altruistic satisfaction.

Thanks again for your enquiry and I wish you all the best for your international assignment.

Big Pete · #4 (**permalink**) 16th June 2008, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by catmce

Thanks for the email. I wish I could provide a financial incentive, but unfortunately I am unable to due to a range of reasons. I understand it does take time (normally 20-25 minutes on average) and am consequently really appreciative of those that do. I am hoping that people will enjoy reflecting on their experiences of being an expatriate and gain some sort of altruistic satisfaction.

Thanks again for your enquiry and I wish you all the best for your international assignment.

well when i need some of that altru whatsit top up, i maybe will help, but til then i am not working for free

kaz101 · #5 (**permalink**) 17th June 2008, 02:01 AM

Hi Catherine,

I would have filled it in but I wasn't sent by an organisation since we chose to move to Australia by ourselves, and I think you'll find that a lot of the people moving to Australia have taken a similar decision.

Hopefully you'll get some volunteers from some of the other countries on this forum.

Regards,
Karen

catmce · #6 (**permalink**) 17th June 2008, 02:07 AM

Hi Karen,
Thank you for your message and suggestion about posting it in the forum’s of other countries. I hope you are enjoying your time in Australia.
Kind regards,
Catherine

kaz101 · #7 (**permalink**) 17th June 2008, 02:11 AM

Hi Catherine,

I wasn't suggesting posting it in other countries forums since everyone should be able to pick it up from here. I was just hoping that it would apply to more of the members in those countries.

Regards,
Karen