Gruppe. Interaktion. Organisation. Zeitschrift fur Angewandte Organisationspsychologie
Volume 48, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 61-68

A theoretical model of the integration of migrant workers in organizations [Ein theoretisches Modell zur Integration von Arbeitsmigranten in Organisationen] (Article)

Reif J.A.M.* , Spieß E. , Berger R.
  • a Department Psychologie, Lehrstuhl Wirtschafts- und Organisationspsychologie, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Leopoldstraße 13, München, 80802, Germany
  • b Department Psychologie, Lehrstuhl Wirtschafts- und Organisationspsychologie, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Leopoldstraße 13, München, 80802, Germany
  • c Fakultät für Psychologie, Abteilung für Sozialpsychologie und für Quantitative Psychologie, University of Barcelona, Passeig de la Vall d’Hebron, 171, Barcelona, E-08035, Spain

Abstract

This article in the journal “Gruppe. Organisation. Interaktion. (GIO)” portraits a model of organizational acculturation that describes the emergence of acculturative and socialization stressors upon the encounter of different cultures when migrant workers enter organizations, while taking into account the perspective of persons already employed in those organizations. This model combines approaches of acculturation and socialization research. Intrapersonal (cyclic interplay of information, uncertainty reduction and learning) and interpersonal (voice, participation, empowerment and social support) coping-processes lead to successful adaptation of work migrants. In turn, successful adaptation has positive effects on further work-related outcomes. The model takes account of the fact that due to the additional challenge of having to adapt to a new culture, organizational socialization of work migrants proceeds in a more complex fashion. The model provides starting points for future research and practical applications. © 2017, Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden.

Author Keywords

Work-related migration Migration Stress Coping Acculturation Organizational socialization

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85031490056&doi=10.1007%2fs11612-017-0355-9&partnerID=40&md5=4bf9ebeae5430c6cdd3b98b94c966fed
DOI: 10.1007/s11612-017-0355-9
ISSN: 23666145
Original Language: German