The Influence of Demographic Variables on Cross-cultural Adjustment Stressors

International mobility is a growing trend among multinational corporations (MNCs), requiring employees to relocate and adapt to work, social interaction and general environments in foreign host countries. This study investigated everyday adjustment by analyzing data from 214 expatriates in India via structured questionnaires. The research focused on how demographic variables impact daily adaptation. The findings confirm that country of origin, age, gender, family status, family presence and the reason for relocation significantly influence adjustment scores. Understanding these relationships provides vital insights into the specific challenges and opportunities that expatriates face during international assignments.

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Vikalpa The Journal for Decision Makers
Published
2026-04-06
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https://doi.org/10.1177/02560909261431623
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International Student and Expatriate Challenges
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The Influence of Demographic Variables on Cross-cultural Adjustment Stressors

Anjula Gurtoo, Priti Singh, Savitha J
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International Student and Expatriate Challenges
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The Influence of Demographic Variables on Cross-cultural Adjustment Stressors

Anjula Gurtoo, Priti Singh, Savitha J
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Abstract

International mobility is a growing trend among multinational corporations (MNCs), requiring employees to relocate and adapt to work, social interaction and general environments in foreign host countries. This study investigated everyday adjustment by analyzing data from 214 expatriates in India via structured questionnaires. The research focused on how demographic variables impact daily adaptation. The findings confirm that country of origin, age, gender, family status, family presence and the reason for relocation significantly influence adjustment scores. Understanding these relationships provides vital insights into the specific challenges and opportunities that expatriates face during international assignments.

Vikalpa The Journal for Decision Makers
International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IN), PES University (IN), Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IN), Indian Institute of Science Bangalore (IN), Indian Academy of Sciences (IN)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 20%
International Student and Expatriate Challenges
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