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The experiences of American expats in the UK
« on: August 23, 2016, 04:45:37 PM »
Hi, I am hoping a few people will be willing to respond to a brief questionnaire examining some of the decision making and psychology of American expats currently living in the UK. I am a social psychologist and I am conducting a study of the experiences of American expats. My own experience as an expat was limited to Japan, and I am now back in the States.  So far I have collected responses from Americans throughout Asia including Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Thailand, as well the middle East and Australia (31 responses so far).  It would be great to have reactions of Americans in the UK included. It is very unique in that there is an assumption of relative ease in making the transition to the UK because of the language and cultural heritage, but I suspect (I have only visited but never lived in the UK) that the transition is not seamless, and that there are things that just aren't apparent on the surface. 
Thanks for considering this!
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Re: The experiences of American expats in the UK
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2016, 05:01:37 PM »
I'd do it. Do you have a link or something?
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Re: The experiences of American expats in the UK
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2016, 06:43:11 PM »
Thanks so much. I don't have a link but I am pasting it here and you vcan email responses to me directly: craighenderson.km@gmail.com

Thanks again!

What brought you here?  Why did you come to the UK?


Please describe the circumstances leading up to this move.
Was it a job?       YES          NO
Love?         YES         NO
 
How did you feel initially about the move?

 
Did you know much about the UK before your move?     YES      NO
 
Did you move to the UK alone?    YES                   NO
With family?             YES            NO
Did you have friends or family in the UK?            YES            NO
Had you visited it before?            YES            NO
What were the reactions of friends, family to news of the move?
               
Were they supportive?                    YES            NO

 Have you had at any time contact with the American embassy?
                YES            NO
Is there an American ex-pat community here?
               YES            NO

                Are you in contact with it?   YES            NO

                Are you acquainted with other Americans here in the UK?
                  YES            NO

                Are you part of any ex-pat organizations (e.g., American Citizens Abroad)? List-servs?
                   YES            NO

How do native UK people respond to you?

                     Are they Friendly?                   YES            NO


                Any differences in the way they respond from reactions to other natives?
YES            NO

                        
                Anything unique that you attribute to being an American?
 
Is it easy to feel at home here?      YES            NO

                Ease in making a living?      YES            NO

                Making friends?         YES            NO

                Easier to be successful here than in the States?
                  YES            NO

                Are you raising children here? How do you/they identify them?
                   YES            NO

How do you identify yourself these days?
 
Do you have an American passport?    YES            NO

Are you a citizen of the UK?      YES            NO
 
Do you visit the U.S.?          YES            NO

How frequently?
 
Do you keep up with current events in the States? 
YES            NO

 
Do you plan to reside in the UK indefinitely?    YES            NO

                If not, when and why will you return?
 
Thoughts about the current political scene in the US?
 
President Obama?      


Voting for Clinton?            YES            NO

Voting for Trump?            YES            NO
 
Demographics:

-City, state of Origin
 
-Age, at time of move
 
-Occupation
 
-Marital Status
 
-Educational Background
 


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Re: The experiences of American expats in the UK
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2016, 02:07:02 PM »
Interesting. Are you still looking for people to answer?
Though, to be honest, I'd prefer a survey monkey and a way to remain anonymous. 
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Re: The experiences of American expats in the UK
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2016, 09:56:31 PM »
Hi there, yes I am always interested in replies. I received a couple so far and they were directed to my gmail address. Thanks for considering!
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Re: The experiences of American expats in the UK
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2016, 11:55:25 AM »
Me too, I'd do it if it was on survey monkey.  Cutting and pasting all that into an email is too much faff.


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