This article reviews the literature on the process of re-entry or “going home” from an
overseas sojourn. Its special focus is on student and business returnees, although the …

This article describes the social psychological process that underlies the cultural transition of
sojourners. Herein the empirical and theoretical literature on cultural transitions (and in …

The global trend for immigrants to return home has unique relevance for Hong Kong. This
work of cross-cultural psychology explores many personal stories of return migration. The …

The research examined preparedness for repatriation, cultural identity change, and
attributions of causality on the repatriation experience. Forty-four American managers …

Millions of people are working abroad in countries other than their native ones. Among the
largest group are those relocated for temporary assignments by their employers. Expatriate …

In this chapter, I explore a psychological conceptualization of the dynamic nature of cultural
identity and the behavioral consequences of East-West transitions. Amidst the existing …

Due to the rapid development of globalization and the movement of global population, it is
perhaps an inevitable consequence that educational systems become more and more …

Thousands of students are participating in study abroad programs, which is a major decision
that could alter the life of a student and shape his/her future. It is important, therefore, to …

The experience of students who study abroad involves repeated adjustment and
readjustment to a series of social, behavioral and environmental changes. This dissertation …