Table 2 Coding scheme
From: Global South expatriates, homesickness and adjustment approaches
Variables | First level codes | Sub-codes |
|---|---|---|
Symptoms of homesickness | Organisational support | â–ª Pre-departure training â–ª In-assignment training â–ª In assignment counselling â–ª Financial support for home visit |
Family support | ▪ Phone call from home ▪ Social media contacts ▪ Spouse reassurance ▪ Children’s happiness | |
Community effect | â–ª Community embracing expatriate â–ª Existing colleagues making welcome â–ª Language barriers â–ª Cultural differences | |
Personality effect | â–ª Usually anxious â–ª Insecurity â–ª Introversion/extroversion | |
Coping strategies | Organisation | â–ª Creativity â–ª Self-involvement in novel work duties â–ª Late working |
Family | â–ª Time with family â–ª Regular home visit â–ª Visit from family and friends | |
Individual | â–ª Outgoing/extroversion â–ª Active communication â–ª Environmental discovery â–ª Reliance on medicine and substances â–ª Introversion |