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Studying the Effect of Psychological Safety and Personality Characteristics on Blue-Collar Expatriate Adaptation - Wellbeing as a Mediator and Happiness as a Moderator

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: HRMARS - This article aims to study the relationship and effect of psychological safety and personality characteristics on blue-collar expatriate adaptation, with well-being as a mediator and happiness as a moderator. The research includes an in-depth review of literature to derive hypotheses for testing. Data collection is done in the Sharjah emirate of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in the 4- and 5-star hotels. The participants are all blue-collar workers with diverse genders, nationalities, and work experience. The conceptual model clearly highlights the relationships of the factors being studied. SPSS shall be used for analysis after data collection, cleaning, and testing of reliability and validity. The research shall be able to support in fulfilling gaps in blue-collar adaptation-related literature.

Source: International Journal of Academic Research in Accounting Finance and Management Sciences

DOI: 10.6007/ijarafms/v16-i1/27535

Authors: Kakul Agha, Anees Janee Ali

Institutions: Aligarh Muslim University, Coventry University

Language: English

Topic: International Student and Expatriate Challenges

Subfield: Communication

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7129065534