Filipinos top list of migrants who feel homesick, study finds

MANILA, Philippines — For many Filipinos starting over abroad, homesickness can hit without warning — and a Remitly survey suggests they report it more than migrants anywhere else, with 96.15% saying they have felt it at some point. The research, which surveyed 3,100 migrants across 21 countries, found Filipino migrants experienced the “strongest feelings of homesickness,” according to Remitly, a financial service provider. WebMD defines homesickness as emotional distress “when you’re away from home and in a new and unfamiliar environment,” affecting people who have moved both temporarily and permanently. The Philippines topped the list, followed by South Africa at […]...

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