Category: Books and Podcasts
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Behind the curtain: Spouses of the World
A great book that shares candid experiences of diplomatic spouses
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What if ‘Where are you from?’ had no easy answer?
Carissa Gobble’s book explores Third Culture Kids.
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Globe-Trotter Academy Podcast
Each episode dives into groundbreaking studies that uncover the hidden dynamics of living and working across cultures.
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CDFN book of the month: Living Abroad
A comprehensive, empathetic guide to the psychological and relational realities of expatriate life.
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CDFN book of the month: Diplomatic Baggage
Living abroad as part of Canada’s diplomatic community is a unique journey – one filled with incredible opportunities, cross-cultural adventures,…
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The Preparation, Training and Support Requirements of Expatriate Trailing Spouses
Webber, E-L., & Vögel, A.J. (2019). The preparation, training and support requirements of expatriate trailing spouses. South African Journal of…
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Lean on Me: The Importance of Intercultural Personality
Expatriate couples’ personality traits impact successful adjustment abroad.
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The Changing Culture of Diplomatic Spouses: Some Fieldnotes from Brussels
Black, A. (1995). The changing culture of diplomatic spouses: Some fieldnotes from Brussels. Diplomacy & Statecraft, 6(1), 196–222.
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Place identity construction of Third Culture Kids: Eliciting voices of children with high mobility lifestyle
Lijadi, A. A., & Van Schalkwyk, G. J. (2017). Place identity construction of Third Culture Kids: Eliciting voices of children…
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Expatriation, alcohol and drugs: antecedents and consequences of substance use in expatriation
Wurtz, O. (2018). Expatriation, alcohol and drugs: antecedents and consequences of substance use in expatriation. Journal of Global Mobility: The…
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Burnout and Resilience in Foreign Service Spouses during the Pandemic, and the Role of Organizational Support
Gudmundsdottir, S., Larsen, K., Woods Nelson, M., Devine Mildorf, J., & Molek-Winiarska, D. “Burnout and Resilience in Foreign Service Spouses…
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The diplomatic spouse: Relationships between adjustment, social support and satisfaction with life
Gudmundsdottir, S., Gudlaugsson, T.O., & Adalsteinsson, G.D. (2019). The diplomatic spouse: Relationships between adjustment, social support and satisfaction with life.…
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The 5 components of adjusting to a new country
By focusing on these five things, you can increase your chances of a successful and positive adjustment to your new…