We discuss the impact of unmet role expectations of expatriates as one of the situations where support from host country nationals (HCNs) might be more useful for expatriates. Using job demand-resources (JD-R) theory, we argue that HCN support is an important job resource that can reduce the negative influence of unmet role expectations on expatriate adjustment. Because HCNs are distant others within the social network of expatriates, we also suggest that expatriates will be more accepting of HCN support if they believe that such support is coming from credible sources.
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