Homesickness and individual differences: defense and civilian employees

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Homesickness is significantly higher in employees who are male, married, members of a nuclear family, above the age of 45 and below graduation level. Defense personnel experience significantly higher levels of homesickness than civilian personnel.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2023), "Homesickness and individual differences: defense and civilian employees", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 31 No. 3, pp. 43-45. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-02-2023-0029