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Re-expatriation inclinations among skilled female self-initiated repatriates in Asia's rapidly emerging markets

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  • Nga Thi Thuy Ho
  • Pi-Shen Seet
  • Janice Jones
  • Hung Trong Hoang

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.

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  • Nga Thi Thuy Ho & Pi-Shen Seet & Janice Jones & Hung Trong Hoang, 2023. "Re-expatriation inclinations among skilled female self-initiated repatriates in Asia's rapidly emerging markets," International Journal of Manpower, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 44(7), pages 1399-1414, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:ijmpps:ijm-03-2022-0146
    DOI: 10.1108/IJM-03-2022-0146
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