Communication patterns of foreign domestic workers and workers' employers in Hong Kong, 2009

Item — Call Number: MU Thesis Cha

Identifier: b2825582

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection consists of theses written by students enrolled in the Monmouth University graduate Communication program. The holdings are bound print documents that were submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Master of Arts degree.

Dates

Creation: 2009

Creator

Chan, Shan Lai (Author, Person)
Novek, Eleanor (Thesis advisor, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use. Access is by appointment only.

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Collection holdings may not be borrowed through interlibrary loan.

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Patrons must complete a Researcher Registration Form and provide appropriate identification to gain access to the collection holdings. Copies of these documents will be kept on file at the Monmouth University Library.

Extent

1 Items (print book) : 41 pages ; 8.5 x 11.0 inches (28 cm).

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Global market in labor created better earning opportunities for women from developing countries. In 2004, there were approximately 1.5 million Asian women working as overseas domestic workers. Given the huge amount of foreign domestic workers, it is important to explore what the dominant group and the subordinate group members experience within the intercultural settings. This study investigated the communication patterns and strategies between Filipino domestic workers and workers' employers in Hong Kong, China within the frameworks of the muted group and the co-cultural theories. Qualitative research methods such as focus group and individual interview sections were used for information collection. Findings suggest what organizations can do reduce the chances of mistreatment and miscommunication within in the intercultural settings, and possible area for future research is discussed.