Self-initiated expatriates motivation and basic psychological needs – a generalization and extension replication

Aziz Madi, Abdelrahim Alsoussi and Omar M. Shubailat

Journal of Global Mobility, 2023, vol. 11, issue 3, 358-387

Abstract: Purpose - This research aims to replicate the work of Oberholsteret al.(2013) on expatriation motivation through a generalization and extension replication. Additionally, it aims to contribute to the Self-Initiated Expatriates (SIEs) literature by studying the Basic Psychological Needs (BPNs) of SIEs as proposed by the Self-Determination Theory (SDT). Design/methodology/approach - This research used Latent Class Analysis (LCA) with covariate estimation to create five clusters based on survey data from 179 SIEs. Additionally, the replication procedure followed recommendations by Dauet al.(2022) to produce a constructive replication. Findings - Besides validating clusters in the original study, one new cluster was found. Furthermore, identifying the BPNs of the clusters helped in understanding the mechanism that motivates them. Research limitations/implications - By studying the BPNs as per the SDT, this research contributes to our understanding of the psychological factors that shape expatriates' motivations and experiences. This can inform the knowledge developed in the international mobility theories and the models related to SIEs' psychological well-being. Practical implications - Building on the results of this research, organizations can tailor recruiting and retaining strategies to the specific BPNs of different SIEs groups. Organizations can motivate SIEs, enhance their job satisfaction and loyalty, predict their success, and support their psychological well-being. Originality/value - A generalization and extension replication value lies in testing the validity and reliability of previous findings in new contexts. The originality in this research stems from its utilization of the BPNs from SDT to explain SIEs' motivation and evaluate their psychological well-being.

Keywords: Basic psychological needs; Latent class analysis; Psychological well-being; Self-determination theory; Self-initiated expatriates (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1108/JGM-09-2022-0049

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