Fostering Overseas Success: A Meta-Analysis of the Differential Benefits of Expatriate Support

Social support is recognized as an important factor for successful international assignment. However, to date, there is no overview of the agents of social support during the expatriation process and their relevance to different success criteria. We culminate findings of 84 independent studies that examined social support in relation to expatriates’ cross-cultural adjustment, commitment, performance, and retention. Our meta-analysis demonstrates...