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How do German and French expatriates develop social networks?

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Purpose This exploratory research aims to identify the types of social networks established by German and French expatriates. Design/methodology/approach The authors use the concepts of social capital and social networks, as well as the societal and cultural approaches, to investigate the way expatriates develop their social networks. The authors' empirical study is based on 40 semi-structured interviews conducted with German and French expatriates. Findings The authors' findings show that German expatriates mainly establish professional networks, whereas their French counterparts also focus on personal networks. They further indicate that managing social capital lies within the individual responsibility of German expatriates, whereas it is part of higher education institutions in France. Originality/value The authors highlight the way German and French expatriates manage their social networks and provide novel insights into the role played by higher education systems and the cultural characteristics of their home country context.
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halshs-04407177 , version 1 (20-01-2024)

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Matthias Walther, Ulrike Mayrhofer, Noémie Dominguez. How do German and French expatriates develop social networks?. Career Development International, 2024, ⟨10.1108/CDI-06-2023-0162⟩. ⟨halshs-04407177⟩
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