Aspectos psicossociais no processo de expatriação: uma revisão bibliográfica

Abstract

The process of international mobility is complex and involves different objectives and perspectives, being an organizational expatriation of the types of international mobility that presents challenges and problems for its effective achievement. The main causes of integration, by a different adaptation, which do not address the main causes of the individual and his frustration, are different from the main solutions. Thus, this study aims to analyze, through a literature review, studies that address the psychosocial points of view on expatriation, as well as the role of the human resources area. To carry out the bibliographic review, the analysis of articles made the identification, the analysis of articles, the reading of the title and texts selected for study was carried out, and the discard of the articles applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, resulting in later the summary analysis work. After reading and the results of studies carried out on the country being analyzed or on the context of previous studies were not considered to be practical on the context of studies. The cultural preparation phase is associated with the development of basic psychological skills and the search for a balance between psychological well-being and involvement in sociocultural activities. It was also found that few studies point to the existence of a psychological organization, on the part of the supported organization, to receive adjustments to the new cultural environment. And, regarding sociocultural adaptation, note that the cultural learning of the phase and the exchange of experiences among expatriates can be a differential in this process. Thus, the importance was identified, that is, better preparation, from the preparation stage, not feeling the need for psychosocial impacts due to the sudden change in life patterns and professional career. In this way, some actions on the part of your family can contribute to reducing the risks of psychological organization of international missions, such as that of the individual and his family; support groups; psychological counseling; and training on interculturality.