Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Title
International Journal of Manpower
Publisher
Emerald
School
School of Business and Law
RAS ID
54777
Funders
Vietnam National Foundation for Science and Technology Development (NAFOSTED)
Abstract
Purpose
Integrating identity theory and role theory, this study examines the re-expatriation inclinations of highly-skilled professional female self-initiated repatriates (SIRs) in an Asian rapidly emerging market (REM) and the reasons underlying these inclinations.
Design/methodology/approach
The authors conducted a survey on a sample of highly-skilled professional female SIRs in Vietnam (N = 248). Structural equation modelling was used to evaluate the model.
Findings
The study found that female SIRs' career identity, family identity and social identity have a significant influence on their inclinations to re-expatriate. Attitude towards re-expatriation fully mediates the influence of family identity and career identity on re-expatriation inclinations.
Research limitations/implications
This research was limited to female SIRs in one REM, namely Vietnam, and may lack generalisability in countries and contexts.
Originality/value
By delineating the identity-related factors that contribute to skilled female SIRs' inclinations to re-expatriate and recognising gender as a complex, multifaceted social construct, the authors broaden the way expatriation is conceptualised and isolate factors that can inform practices for recruitment and retention of this important sub-set of international talent.
DOI
10.1108/IJM-03-2022-0146
Comments
This is an Authors Accepted Manuscript version of an article published by Emerald in International Journal of Manpower, at https://doi.org/10.1108/IJM-03-2022-0146
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Ho, N. T. T., Seet, P. S., Jones, J., & Hoang, H. T. (2023). Re-expatriation inclinations among skilled female self-initiated repatriates in Asia's rapidly emerging markets. International Journal of Manpower, 44(7), 1399-1414. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJM-03-2022-0146