Globe-Trotter Academy
Welcome to Globe-Trotter Academy, your go-to podcast for exploring the fascinating studies about global mobility.
Each episode dives into groundbreaking studies that uncover the hidden dynamics of living and working across cultures.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Episodes
- 8
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Lean on Me: The Importance of One’s Own and Partner’s Intercultural Personality
This study focuses on expatriate couples facing the challenges of adjusting to life in a foreign country. It explores how the intercultural personality traits (emotional stability, social initiative,…
Sat 04 Jan 2025
The preparation, training and support requirements of expatriate trailing spouses
Trailing spouses accompanying expatriates on international assignments face significant challenges adjusting to new environments. These challenges include culture shock, isolation, navigating differe…
Thu 02 Jan 2025
Expatriation, Alcohol, and Drugs: Antecedents and Consequences of Substance Use in Expatriation
Focusing on expatriates’ coping mechanisms, this study explores the link between stress, substance use, and professional adjustment. It emphasizes the need for organizations to provide robust support…
Mon 23 Dec 2024
Place identity construction of Third Culture Kids: Eliciting voices of children with high mobility lifestyle
Growing up across borders creates a unique, hybrid identity. In this episode, we delve into the lives of Third Culture Kids, exploring how they construct a sense of home and belonging amid constant c…
Mon 16 Dec 2024
The Changing Culture of Diplomatic Spouses: Some Fieldnotes from Brussels
Examining the evolution of diplomatic spouses’ roles, this study highlights shifts from traditional unpaid labor to more formalized roles and independent pursuits. It also explores ongoing challenges…
Mon 09 Dec 2024
The Diplomatic Spouse: Relationships Between Adjustment, Social Support, and Satisfaction with Life
What does it take to adapt to a life of constant relocations? In this episode, we explore how adjustment and social support shape the well-being of diplomatic spouses. Study: “The Diplomatic Spouse: …
Mon 25 Nov 2024
The Relationship Between Family Adjustment and Expatriate Performance
In this episode of Globe-Trotter Academy, we explore the critical connection between family adjustment and expatriate performance, with the study “The Relationship Between Family Adjustment and Expat…
Mon 25 Nov 2024
Burnout and Resilience in Foreign Service Spouses During the Pandemic, and the Role of Organizational Support
This timely study examines how the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated stress and burnout in foreign service spouses. It identifies resilience and organizational support as critical factors in managing the…
Mon 18 Nov 2024
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