The expatriation experience of the Chinese spouse in New Zealand

Abstract

This study examines the adjustment process and the adaptability of the Chinese migrant spouses’ in Auckland, New Zealand. A total of 97 spouses participated in a survey from a random sample of 200. The results suggest that both anticipatory and in‐country experiences are relevant to adjustment. The results of the study, specifically suggest that the adjustment process experienced by the Chinese spouses in the New Zealand environment is based on a number of factors such as (1) the amount of information and knowledge of New Zealand they have prior to arrival in New Zealand, (2) the backgrounds of the spouses, (3) their experiences prior to and on arrival in New Zealand, and (4) their ability to cope in the new environment.

Citation

Selvarajah, C. and Petzall, S. (2003), "The expatriation experience of the Chinese spouse in New Zealand", Equal Opportunities International, Vol. 22 No. 5, pp. 31-49. https://doi.org/10.1108/02610150310787487