20.500.12556/DKUM-92179 Exploring the role of cultural intelligence in mitigating expatriate stress strategies for enhancing wellbeing in cross-cultural contexts 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. expatriate stress cultural intelligence moderating factors cultural adaptability true false true Moderna organizacija Angleški jezik Slovenski jezik Znanstveno delo 2025-03-19 03:07:14 2025-06-26 11:43:58 2025-06-30 09:51:45 0000-00-00 00:00:00 2024 0 0 str. 218-236 issue 3 Vol. 57 avg. 2024 0000-00-00 Zaloznikova Objavljeno NiDoloceno 0000-00-00 2024-03-12 2024-08-22 331.103 206659075 10.2478/orga-2024-0016 1581-1832 https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/orga-2024-0016 0 e0a76ff3-0466-11f0-a5c9-00155d000105 https://dk.um.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=189460 Exploring-the-Role-of-Cultural-Intelligence-in-Mitigating-Expatriate-Stress-Strategies-for-Enhancing-Well-being-in-Cross-Cultural-Contexts.pdf Exploring-the-Role-of-Cultural-Intelligence-in-Mitigating-Expatriate-Stress-Strategies-for-Enhancing-Well-being-in-Cross-Cultural-Contexts.pdf https://doi.org/10.2478/orga-2024-0016 1 560F7832CF425153A692EED0B7FBA796 e2a67ef32c1221f56881a0273443870892ecf40558819e1ce4dcc9ef33663622 1fba7abb-5270-11f0-a710-00155d000105 https://dk.um.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=192777 Ekonomsko-poslovna fakulteta 0 0 0