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Table 4 Expatriate homesickness coping approaches (negative practices)

From: Global South expatriates, homesickness and adjustment approaches

Actions

Expectation

Approach 4: particularities of medicalisation

Consumption of drugs

Consumption of alcohol

Temporal removal of homesickness

Fewer social networks and societal assistance

Substance misuse/addiction

Reduced personal control

Approach 5: particularities of job mobility

Decisive step to leave

Consideration given to poaching approaches by other companies

Steady search for a new role in a rival company

Second job/private consulting

Punish current employer

Integrate a more friendly organisation community

Be involved in new challenges

Access greater mental health support

Keep mind occupied