Feeling Homesick? You're Not Alone!
Nov 11, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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Episode description
This episode explores homesickness, examining its causes, effects and coping strategies. From its history as a diagnosable condition to the difference between social and physical homesickness, this episode examines the emotional, cognitive, and physical symptoms. The episode also features research on the surprising benefits of nostalgia in promoting well-being.
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Sources:
- Hack-Polay, D. (2012). When Home Isn’t Home – A Study of Homesickness and Coping Strategies Among Migrant Workers and Expatriates. International Journal of Psychological Studies, 4(3), 62. https://doi.org/10.5539/ijps.v4n3p62
- Leung, T. (2024, July 26). Are you homesick in the Netherlands? Here’s what you can do about it. DutchReview. Retrieved October 26, 2023, from https://dutchreview.com/lifestyle/living-in-the-netherlands/homesick-in-the-netherlands/
- Expatica. (2024, July 4). Homesick: the best cure is extra attention. Expatica. Retrieved October 26, 2023, from https://www.expatica.com/living/cultural-integration/homesick/
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