The adjustment of expatriate teenagers
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to develop a model regarding adolescent adjustment issues overseas.
Design/methodology/approach
Using previous literature on expatriate adjustment and in‐depth interviews with students currently living abroad, a model of expatriate teens' adjustment is developed.
Findings
Interviews found that although some issues of adolescent adjustment are similar to expatriate and spouse issues, several were unique. In addition, the interviews suggested that the effective adjustment of the adolescent might lead the expatriate to stay abroad longer than originally planned.
Research limitations/implications
Small sample size and limited generalizability form the main limitations of the exercise.
Practical implications
Effective predeparture training for all family members is imperative for expatriate success.
Originality/value
The papers represent the first comprehensive look at the issues that affect the adjustment of expatriate teens.
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Citation
Weeks, K.P., Weeks, M. and Willis‐Muller, K. (2010), "The adjustment of expatriate teenagers", Personnel Review, Vol. 39 No. 1, pp. 24-43. https://doi.org/10.1108/00483481011007841
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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