International Journal of Business Innovation and Research
Volume 9, Issue 5, 2015, Pages 526-543
Factors influencing international student's intercultural development and engagement (Article)
Kumar M.S.* ,
Kamalanabhan T.J.
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Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Adyar, Chennai, 600036, India
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Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Adyar, Chennai, 600036, India
Abstract
A pressing need to develop intercultural outlook of students to meet global employment market has encouraged several universities to promote international student exchange programs. Mere exposure to cultures is not sufficient to build intercultural sensitivity. This study addresses the prediction and outcome of intercultural development among international students. Four intra-individual factors, three inter-individual factors and demographic variables are described as important predictors. Outcome of intercultural development is described in terms of student engagement. A survey questionnaire was administered on 184 European students. Empirical testing reveals that gender and duration of stay made a significant impact on intercultural development. Findings showed that intercultural development significantly predicted by cosmopolitanism, emotional intelligence and social support. Furthermore, a unique relationship between frequency of interaction and intercultural development was found. Intercultural development is a significant predictor of student engagement. Practical implication for assessment, training and development, and planning exchange program for students are discussed. Copyright © 2015 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84941111275&doi=10.1504%2fIJBIR.2015.071595&partnerID=40&md5=108501480e13f54b410fc27663e034e2
DOI: 10.1504/IJBIR.2015.071595
ISSN: 17510252
Cited by: 4
Original Language: English