Influence of sensation seeking on intercultural communication competence of international students in a Malaysian university: Attitude as a mediator

2020 ◽  
Vol 74 ◽  
pp. 30-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhamad Umar Nadeem ◽  
Rosli Mohammed ◽  
Syarizan Dalib
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Intercultural Communication ◽  
Sensation Seeking ◽  
Communication Competence ◽  
Intercultural Communication Competence

An investigation of factors influencing intercultural communication competence of the international students from a higher education institute in Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Umar Nadeem ◽  
Rosli Mohammed ◽  
Syarizan Dalib ◽  
Samavia Mumtaz
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Students ◽  
Intercultural Communication ◽  
Sensation Seeking ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Communication Competence ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Intercultural Communication Competence

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to highlight the importance of intercultural communication competence (ICC) of international students living in Malaysia. This study considered the culture-general factors of integrated model of ICC (IMICC) established from the West with an addition of empathy and further addressed these influencers on the international students from a Malaysian university. It is proposed that empathy, sensation seeking, ethnocentrism, attitude and motivation have a direct influence on ICC.Design/methodology/approachA quantitative research methodology was considered to address the relationship between the variables of this study. Data were collected through a survey by visiting different parts of the university campus. A total of 388 international students took part in the study voluntarily. Data were analysed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) and structural equation modeling-analysis of a moment structures (SEM-AMOS).FindingsThe findings revealed that empathy, sensation seeking and attitude are the antecedents of ICC. However, ethnocentrism and motivation do not influence ICC significantly.Originality/valueThrough the findings of this study, a series of training sessions can be conducted by Malaysia (host country training) and sender countries (home country training) to educate international students regarding ICC. Furthermore, ministry of higher education (MoHE) Malaysia and higher education institutes (HEIs) can improve their infrastructure and services in terms of hosting and accommodating more international students by considering the findings of this study. These approaches could help international students to adjust in a new cultural setting of Malaysia.

Intercultural Communication Between East and West

2020 ◽  
pp. 840-862
Author(s):  
Ping Yang
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Intercultural Communication ◽  
Communication Competence ◽  
Communication Training ◽  
Intercultural Communication Competence ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Cultural Shock ◽  
Intercultural Adaptation ◽  
Communication Challenges ◽  
English Speaking

This chapter examines verbal and non-verbal intercultural communication challenges faced by Australian students studying abroad in China. Using intercultural communication theories, the author analyses potential cultural shock and intercultural differences to help Australian students be aware of academic and social survival skills in their destination country. While there are many publications about international students' intercultural communication issues and intercultural adaptation difficulties within English-speaking countries, there are comparatively few works on Australian students' intercultural communication competence needed for living in China. This chapter looks at pedagogical implications of intercultural communication training for Australian students prior to their overseas studies and outbound mobility experience.

scholarly journals International Students' Intercultural Sensitivity and Intercultural Communication Competence in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
IMRAN SSEMUDDU
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Intercultural Communication ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Intercultural Sensitivity ◽  
Communication Competence ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Intercultural Communication Competence ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Uncertainty Management Theory

<div> <div> <div> <p> </p><div> <div> <div> <p> </p><div> <div> <div> <p>This study is set out to understand intercultural communication competence and sensitivity among International students in Malaysia. In the discipline of communication, intercultural communication competence (ICC) has been a subject of study for more than five decades. Over this time, many have identified a number of variables that contribute to intercultural communication (ICC). This paper examines significant relationship between international students’ intercultural communication competence and their intercultural sensitivity as per their everyday situations in Malaysia. Anxiety uncertainty management theory is applied to the study to explain the relationship between intercultural communication competence and intercultural sensitivity among international students studying in Malaysia. Gudykunst (2005) described seven factors that envisage a person’s uncertainty and anxiety levels while communicating with unfamiliar persons: motivation to interact with strangers, self-concept, reactions to strangers, social categorization of strangers, situational processes, ethical interactions and connections with strangers. These help reduce other people’s anxiety as well as their uncertainty. The study employed a quantitative research design using the survey method where a self-administered questionnaire was employed and respondents were recruited using non-random sampling to generate the data. 300 international students from international Islamic university Malaysia (IIUM) who have studies in Malaysia for over a year participated in the study. Findings show, that there is a significant relationship between students with intercultural sensitivity and intercultural communication competence. The study recommends, that further research should be done to examine whether a single mediating factor such as change in anxiety and uncertainty can affect the level of intercultural sensitivity and intercultural communication competence. The theory is also supported in the study.</p><p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

scholarly journals Advising International Students in Engineering Programs: Academic Advisors' Perceptions of Intercultural Communication Competence

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Leaf Zhang ◽  
Trang V. Dinh
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
International Students ◽  
Intercultural Communication ◽  
Research University ◽  
Communication Competence ◽  
Academic Advisors ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Engineering Programs ◽  
Intercultural Communication Competence ◽  
College Of Engineering

In recent years, an increasing number of international students have enrolled in engineering programs in U.S. colleges and universities. These students often encounter challenges, and academic advisors play a significant role in international students' academic success. Using a model of intercultural communication competence, we explored attitudes toward and understanding of cultural differences among academic advisors in a college of engineering at a 4-year research university. We also investigated advisors' knowledge of and skills in conducting intercultural communication with international students. The findings shed light on advising international students in engineering programs, and we provide recommendations for academic advisors on conducting effective communication with students from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Intercultural Communication between East and West

2016 ◽  
pp. 755-777 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ping Yang
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Intercultural Communication ◽  
Communication Competence ◽  
Communication Training ◽  
Intercultural Communication Competence ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Cultural Shock ◽  
Intercultural Adaptation ◽  
Communication Challenges ◽  
English Speaking

This chapter examines verbal and non-verbal intercultural communication challenges faced by Australian students studying abroad in China. Using intercultural communication theories, the author analyses potential cultural shock and intercultural differences to help Australian students be aware of academic and social survival skills in their destination country. While there are many publications about international students' intercultural communication issues and intercultural adaptation difficulties within English-speaking countries, there are comparatively few works on Australian students' intercultural communication competence needed for living in China. This chapter looks at pedagogical implications of intercultural communication training for Australian students prior to their overseas studies and outbound mobility experience.

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