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Dual-Income and Dual-Career Couples in International Context

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Work and Family Interface in the International Career Context

Abstract

The relocation of dual-career couples, couples in which both partners are employed and psychologically committed to their work, create a great deal of stress and conflict. It is argued that the issues associated with this phenomena are expected to be one of the most challenging ones for international human resource managers worldwide. The chapter provides a comprehensive literature review on expatriate dual-career couples, summarizing research concerning growth of this phenomena, willingness of expatriates to relocate, their adjustment in the new place and repatriation from both theoretical and practical perspectives. In addition to reviewing the current level of understanding of the issue from the expatriate point of view, the chapter discusses the roles of partners and corporate support practices that multinational companies could provide in order to increase the success of dual-career expatriates. Finally, the chapter identifies research gaps, offers a framework for future research and the application of knowledge into practice in this field of study.

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