title: Singapore's economic internationalization and its effects on work and family.
abstract: There are tensions between Singapore's economic strategy of internationalization and the emphasis on family life.  Frequent travelers, unaccompanied expatriates, and their families experience these tensions.  The frequent or extended absences of frequent travelers and expatriates make it difficult for them to fulfill their family roles and obligations, and may lead to estrangement from their families.  Families who are left behind may face role conflict and role strain, but actually draw closer in their efforts to cope with the absence of their absent members. Researchers, policy-makers, and employers can contribute towards reducing the tensions between internationalization and family togetherness.
mesh_terms: D001208:Asia; D001210:Asia, Southeastern; D003906:Developing Countries; D004467:Economics; D004651:Employment; D005191:Family Characteristics; D005195:Family Relations; D012846:Singapore
keywords: Asia; Developing Countries; Economic Conditions; Economic Factors; Employment; Family And Household; Family Characteristics; Family Relationships; Macroeconomic Factors; Singapore; Southeastern Asia