Volunteering Abroad: A Career-Related Analysis of Self-Initiated Development Aid Workers

Andresen, Maike; Gustschin, Tanja; Imhof, Susanne

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“…We argue that career capital (DeFillippi & Arthur, 1994) is a major source of power for individuals to change career scripts. The literature on nonprofit organizations suggests that humanitarian workers have high-level skills which they can use to find positions (knowinghow) (Hwang & Powell, 2009), they are highly motivated by their work (knowing-why) (Borzaga & Depedri, 2005;Borzaga & Tortia, 2006) and many have strong networks as they are highly mobile (knowing-whom) (Andresen & Gustschin, 2012). This career capital enables them to find interesting career positions and enjoy career success (Duberley & Cohen, 2010;Iellatchitch et al, 2003) while not depending on one particular organization to develop their career.…”

Section: Scripts As a Vehicle Of Powermentioning

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How careers change: understanding the role of structure and agency in career change. The case of the humanitarian sector

Garbe¹,

Duberley

2019

The International Journal of Human Resource Management

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Section: Scripts As a Vehicle Of Powermentioning

confidence: 99%

How careers change: understanding the role of structure and agency in career change. The case of the humanitarian sector

Garbe¹,

Duberley

2019

The International Journal of Human Resource Management

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“…The motive of escape for negative personal push factors has been documented in the SIE literature, either escaping family (Thorn, 2009) or personal circumstances (Doherty, 2013;Inkson and Myers, 2003). Factors relating to lifestyle and a need for independence were identified by Tharenou (2010), while Andresen and Gustschin (2013) suggest that for some, SIE is driven by the need to overcome personal problems.…”

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“…Other research highlights the importance of culture as a motivating factor focussing on an interest in people, their history and way of life (see, for example, Andresen and Gustschin, 2013;Jackson et al, 2005). Little mention is made in the literature of the opportunity to experience the arts.…”

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Self-initiated expatriation and older women: composing a further life

Myers

Thorn

Doherty

2021

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PurposeResearch into self-initiated expatriation (SIE) has increased exponentially, although the focus of these investigations has been on professional workers, and little has been gender specific. The purpose of this research therefore is to explore the career and personal motivations for SIE through the novel lens of older women. In this exploratory study, SIE and socio-emotional selectivity motivation theories (SSTs) are used, in addition to the Kaleidoscope Career Model (KCM), to understand the reasons these women have taken this path.Design/methodology/approachThe paper employs a qualitative methodology, drawing on in-depth life story interviews with 21 women aged 50 or more who had taken a SIE. A five-step narrative process using a story-telling approach was the method of analysis.FindingsThe findings show important contradictions to the extant literature. Career dissatisfaction and escape are key motivations for these women. Further, contrary to SST, these women were seeking novelty–new places and new experiences. These women were also seeking authenticity as suggested by KCM, but also challenge was to the fore–not in the career domain, but in the personal domain. Their motivations for SIE extend beyond the current evidence base and understanding of the phenomena.Originality/valueThe contributions include new insights into the motivational drivers for SIE for these older women and the importance of timing as facilitators of SIE. The SIE nomenclature is broadened through the inclusion of older women and beyond professional spheres. An initial framework of a more integrated model is developed from this exploratory study and presented as a basis for beginning to understand the phenomenon of older women undertaking SIE.

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“…Research on AEs and concepts applicable to AEs cannot necessarily be applied to SIEs (Vaiman et al, 2015). SIEs are individuals who have migrated to a foreign country of their own volition/self-agency, exhibit assertive, proactive, and resiliency behaviours, lack organisational support, and often have a better knowledge of local culture and language (Suutari and Brewster, 2000;Selmer et al, 2017;Al Ariss, 2013a, b;Andresen and Gustschin, 2013). The dynamics of SIEs have been different from locals and AEs as this will be clarified in the following section (Fee, 2020).…”

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Multi-dimensional adjustment of Eurasian self-initiated expatriates in Korea

Atay

Bayraktaroglu

Chew

2023

JGM

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PurposeThis qualitative study has two aims. The first is to explore the cognitive, affective, and behavioural dimensions of Eurasian self-initiated expatriates’ (SIEs) work and non-work adjustments in Korea. The second is to understand how the Confucian-oriented Korean culture influences Eurasian SIEs' work and non-work domains, in particular their organisational practices and relations with locals.Design/methodology/approachThis study was conducted through a qualitative analysis of interviews conducted with 27 Eurasian SIEs working in Korea. The interviews were conducted face-to-face with open-ended questions.FindingsEurasian SIEs in Korea express different cognitive, affective, and behavioural life and work adjustment processes that affect their future careers. A high level of language proficiency and knowledge of cultural and social expectations does not guarantee work and life adjustment success. Due to the heavy presence of Korean culture in work and living environments, SIEs face challenges in joining social and work networks and balancing work and life domains, which slows down adjustment. Results indicate that SIEs adjusted well regarding cognitive and behavioural dimensions in work and non-work domains. However, affective adjustment is difficult to achieve, even for SIEs who have lived in the country for many years, and many have the intention to leave if there were other options.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the literature by focussing on the multidimensionality of SIEs' work and life adjustments, with cognitive, affective, and behavioural components. SIEs have been in a complicated process of adaptation and integration for a long time. This study attempts to contribute to SIE literature by analysing the elements of Confucianism-oriented Korean culture and organisational practices prevalent in SIEs' multidimensional adjustment and career challenges.

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Volunteering Abroad: A Career-Related Analysis of Self-Initiated Development Aid Workers

Cited by 3 publications

References 39 publications

How careers change: understanding the role of structure and agency in career change. The case of the humanitarian sector

How careers change: understanding the role of structure and agency in career change. The case of the humanitarian sector

Self-initiated expatriation and older women: composing a further life

Multi-dimensional adjustment of Eurasian self-initiated expatriates in Korea

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