Impact of spousal work restrictions on expatriates' work life and overall life satisfaction

Our understanding of the challenges and the broader role of spouses of expatriates is extremely limited. This study examined the impact of spousal work restrictions on expatriates' work life and overall life satisfaction using qualitative and quantitative analyses based on data from a sample of...

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Published in:International journal of psychology 2020-12, Vol.55 (6), p.959-963
Main Authors: Vijayakumar, Pooja B., Cunningham, Christopher J. L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Boredom
Expatriates
Female
H4‐dependent visa
Humans
H‐1B visa
Information technology
Life satisfaction
Male
Mixed methods research
Personal information
Personal Satisfaction
Policy making
Process analysis
Social isolation
Social skills
Spouses
Trailing spouse
Visa policy
Women
Work
Work Engagement
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Summary:Our understanding of the challenges and the broader role of spouses of expatriates is extremely limited. This study examined the impact of spousal work restrictions on expatriates' work life and overall life satisfaction using qualitative and quantitative analyses based on data from a sample of 409 Indian Information Technology professionals working in USA. Furthermore, hypothesised conditional process model (tested with PROCESS analysis tool) was supported, showing that spousal work restrictions created complications in personal lives of expatriates, which interfered with work lives resulting in lower overall life satisfaction. We identified six core classes of challenges faced by spouses of expatriates: wasted skills, financial issues, boredom, social isolation, quality time and domestic tension. Our mixed method approach also helps to provide a more comprehensive picture of these complications. This study may help organisational leaders and policy makers to more fully consider the implications of visa‐related policy changes on expatriate families.
ISSN:0020-7594
1464-066X
DOI:10.1002/ijop.12655