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organizing activities that encourage enduring and meaningful face-to-face interactions and social activities between sojourners and host-country members. Programs and services should also include discussions about the implications of the use of SNS and other forms of CMC.
Finally, the findings of this dissertation could offer some insights relevant to policies, programs, and campaigns on overseas work and migration. Oftentimes, communication technology is depicted in an optimistic and celebratory manner, reinforcing the notion of a “connected migrant” (Dekker & Engbersen, 2014; Diminescu, 2008; Hiller & Franz, 2004). This depiction has implications on the positive framing of labor export policies of some countries at the expense of its citizens. In light of the findings of this dissertation, it is important to take a more critical and nuanced messaging regarding the roles of communication technology, such as SNSs, in sojourners’ experiences.
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