This study is an attempt to strengthen the existing knowledge about factors affecting the adjustment process of the trailing expatriate spouse and the subsequent impact of any maladjustment or expatriate failure. We conducted a qualitative enquiry using grounded theory methodology with 26 Indian spouses who had to deal with their partner's…

Analysis of data from migrant couples showed that wives often deferred to husbands in decision to move. Subsidiary role for wives was most apparent when husbands indicated employment reasons for moving and was also positively associated with annual income of couple. Odds of obtaining postmigration employment were decreased for wives who deferred…