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Exploring the role of cultural intelligence in mitigating expatriate stress : strategies for enhancing wellbeing in cross-cultural contextsVito Bobek,
Gabriele Ternullo,
Tatjana Horvat, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek
Opis: Background/purpose: As global business and education environments become increasingly cross-cultural, pro -
longed stress faced by individuals navigating unfamiliar territories can lead to symptoms of burnout. This study
explores the relationship between expatriate stress and Cultural Intelligence, considering moderating factors such
as age, motivation, length of experience, and age group.
Methods: A comprehensive survey was administered to over 300 expatriates —individuals who engaged in interna-
tional experiences of at least three months for work- or study-related reasons— of 40 different countries worldwide,
encompassing diverse age groups, motivations, and duration of stay. Validated scales assessed expatriate stress
levels and Cultural Intelligence scores. Correlation and regression analyses were conducted on the collected data.
Results: Findings reveal a significant negative correlation between Cultural Intelligence and expatriate stress, sug-
gesting that individuals with higher Cultural Intelligence experience lower stress during international experiences.
Motivation, length of stay abroad, and age did not yield statistically significant stress level differences, highlighting
Cultural Intelligence’s importance as a mitigating factor.
Conclusion: By emphasizing the link between Cultural Intelligence and reduced expatriate stress, this study under-
scores the need for intercultural training and interventions in preparation for (or during) this experience. The study
also provides HR training and approach recommendations to improve on these CQ levels.
Ključne besede: expatriate stress, cultural intelligence, moderating factors, cultural adaptability
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