Diferenças de gênero na adaptação intercultural de expatriados: uma análise comparativa

Abstract

Expatriation is an increasingly common and important practice for companies seeking to expand their global operations and strengthen their international competitiveness. The effectiveness of expatriates' intercultural adaptation is crucial to the success of these assignments and has a direct impact on organizational performance and talent retention. The main objective of this study is to analyze the the perception around the differences in intercultural adaptation between male and female expatriates. Examining adaptation in expatriation from a gender perspective is both essential and necessary, as the experiences and challenges faced by men and women can vary considerably due to the distinct backgrounds and expectations of each group. A solid understanding of these nuances should support the development of more inclusive and targeted expatriate management policies. This research employed a qualitative and exploratory approach, using semi-structured interviews guided by the analytical framework proposed by Haslberger (2010) for data collection. The results indicated that men tend to focus on more punctual and objective aspects of adaptation, such as language or functional elements related to daily life in the host country. Female expatriates, on the other hand, demonstrated more relational approaches, emphasizing cultural distance and personal strategies adopted to cope with the challenges they encountered. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]