Ms.Liping Fu (Maria), a recent Ph.D. graduate of ICO NIDA, published part of her dissertation in the “Current Psychology (Springer)”, which is ranked in the “SCImago Quartile 2”.
Her research investigates the role of cultural intelligence (CQ) of Chinese expatriates working in Thailand on the level of burnout they experienced. Survey data was gathered from 413 Chinese expatriates working for 15 Chinese subsidiaries. Her analysis found that coworker support of host country nationals (HCN) is the mediator that explains the association between CQ and burnout. Moreover, her study found that the positive association between CQ and HCN coworker support is stronger for male Chinese expatriates and those in lower job positions. From these findings, her research suggests that Chinese MNEs should consider CQ training for the expatriates who are assigned to work in a foreign country. Specifically, when dispatching candidates to Thailand, CQ training is especially important for male candidates and those in lower job positions at the subsidiary. For them, CQ training can enable them not only to develop a healthy working relationship with their foreign coworkers but also to reduce the risk of burnout during their assignment. Her research was under close supervision and guidance of her thesis adviser, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Peerayuth Charoensukmongkol.
Reference
Fu, L., & Charoensukmongkol, P. (2021), Effect of cultural intelligence on burnout of Chinese expatriates in Thailand: The mediating role of host country national coworker support. Current Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1007/
