Psychological contract breach and emotional exhaustion among self-initiated expatriates: The role of social support and cultural orientation
Document Type
Article
Source of Publication
Journal of General Management
Publication Date
1-1-2023
Abstract
Self-initiated expatriates (SIEs) face a unique set of challenges associated with working abroad without organizational sponsorship or support. A lack of clarity about mutual obligations and responsibilities can often lead to misunderstandings about the terms of the employment relationship and to perceptions of psychological contract breach. Drawing on a sample of self-initiated expatriates working in the United Arab Emirates, this study examines the relationship between psychological contract breach and emotional exhaustion exploring how culturally based value orientations and social support affect the relationship. Results indicate that individual-level cultural orientation can shape the responses of SIEs to perceived breaches and to its detrimental emotional effects. Individuals with a collectivist as opposed to an individualist orientation utilize more effectively social support from co-workers and supervisors and are less likely to be negatively affected by psychological contract breaches.
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Publisher
SAGE Publications
Disciplines
Business
Keywords
collectivist orientation, emotional exhaustion, psychological contract breach, self-initiated expatriates, social support
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Recommended Citation
Hussain, Taiba and Deery, Stephen, "Psychological contract breach and emotional exhaustion among self-initiated expatriates: The role of social support and cultural orientation" (2023). All Works. 5708.
https://zuscholars.zu.ac.ae/works/5708
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no