Research suggests that spousal inability to adjust to the new setting is not a significant cause of premature departure from a foreign assignment as previously thought.

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Research has shown that spousal or family adjustment issues are indeed significant factors contributing to the premature return of expatriates from foreign assignments. The inability of a spouse or family to adapt to the new environment can lead to dissatisfaction and stress, which in turn affects the expatriate's performance and decision to terminate the assignment early.

Research Suggests That Spousal Inability to Adjust to the New