Culture and media entertainment: A cross-cultural exploration of hedonic and eudaimonic entertainment motivations

2018 ◽  
Vol 80 (7) ◽  
pp. 637-657 ◽  
Author(s):  
Özen Odağ ◽  
Özden Melis Uluğ ◽  
Hilal Arslan ◽  
David Schiefer
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
International Students ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Human Condition ◽  
Levels Of Analysis ◽  
Western World ◽  
Cultural Variables ◽  
Micro Level ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Cultural Belonging

Recent studies have juxtaposed hedonic forms of media entertainment motivations (seeking for pleasure and fun) with eudaimonic forms (seeking for insights into the human condition). As most of this research was confined to the Western world so far, this contribution explores the impact of culture on hedonic and eudaimonic media entertainment motivations. Culture is conceptualized on both macro- and micro levels of analysis. On the macro level of countries, the study draws of Hofstede’s concept of individualism/collectivism. On the micro level of individuals, the study explores independent and interdependent self-construals and ethnic identity as potential influences on hedonic and eudaimonic entertainment. A survey was carried out with international students and non-students in Germany and Turkey ( N = 324). Cross-level operator analyses were calculated to explore relationships between cultural variables and hedonic/eudaimonic entertainment motivations. Results show consistently that variables of culture that tap into cultural belonging (collectivism, interdependence, and ethnic identity) are significant predictors of hedonic entertainment. Cultural variables that tap into distinctiveness and separation from one’s collective (individualism and independence) are significant predictors of eudaimonic entertainment. The study is among the first to explore the impact of cultural variability on entertainment motivations and thus especially relevant for sparking up a new line of research.

The Impact of Cross-Cultural Experiences on Worldviews of Chinese International Students

2006 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haiwen Yang ◽  
Steven Harlow ◽  
Cleborne Maddux ◽  
Marlowe Smaby
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Chinese International Students ◽  
Cultural Experiences ◽  
The Impact

Shaping the future of a globalized world

2015 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 162-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joan Burkhardt ◽  
Elisabeth E. Bennett
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Students ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Interaction Patterns ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Cultural Interactions

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to understand how everyday cross-cultural interactions affected the adjustment of undergraduate international students attending a private university in the northeastern United States of America. Design/methodology/approach – Data were collected primarily through interviews with nine international students and observations at “Eastern University”. Students were purposively selected to balance gender and world regions. Analysis used constant comparison until findings emerged, which were member-checked with study participants (Merriam, 2009). Findings – Findings show that the impact of university diversity initiatives for promoting everyday cross-cultural interactions is described as creating an us/them divide, promoting solidarity and establishing a cultural presence. It is concluded that formal university events foster recognition of the campus diversity international students help provide, but their impact on everyday cross-cultural interactions is both positive and negative. Additionally, the mode by which undergraduate international students are introduced to their US campus affects their integration and future interaction patterns. Research limitations/implications – Further research is needed to explore higher education institutions (HEIs)’ connection to human resource development (HRD) for shaping the future global arena. Studies that address the continuum from higher education to the workforce are needed to prepare the next generation of professionals for a global world. This study is limited due to small sample size. Findings are not generalizable in a statistical sense, but HRD professionals in HEIs may compare the details in this study with their own institutions. Originality/value – This study contributes to the discussion of national HRD by addressing international students and their insights into how diversity programs impact adjustment in an American setting. Additionally, organizational and faculty development initiatives in academic institutions can be improved by understanding the insights found in this study.

scholarly journals Frequency and Importance of Accurate Heritage Name Pronunciation For International Students in Canada

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Shan Doris Zhang ◽  
Kimberly Noels
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Cultural Adjustment ◽  
Language Minority ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Strong Connection ◽  
Linguistic Differences ◽  
Personal Connection ◽  
Correct Pronunciation ◽  
The Impact

International students’ names are often mispronounced, and this experience can have psychological and relational implications for some students’ cross-cultural adjustment. Little research, however, has examined why students are or are not bothered by mispronunciations. This study examined the impact of heritage name mispronunciation on 173 language-minority international students in Canada. The results indicated that although heritage name mispronunciations were frequent, only about half of the sample perceived correct pronunciation as important. Those who felt accurate pronunciation was important stressed that their name had a strong connection to their heritage and that mispronunciations were disrespectful of that significance. Those who felt accurate pronunciation was not important cited little personal connection to the name and accepted mispronunciations for reasons of efficiency. In general, international students expressed appreciation for hosts’ pronunciation efforts, and also acknowledged hosts’ pronunciation difficulties were often due to linguistic differences. The implications for enhancing international students’ experiences are discussed.

Cross-Cultural Adaptation: The Impact of Online Social Support and the Role of Gender

2015 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Wang ◽  
Jian-Zhong Hong ◽  
Zhong-Ling Pi
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
International Students ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Psychological Adaptation ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Online Social Support ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

We examined the impact of online social support on cross-cultural adaptation, and the moderating effect of gender in the relationship between online social support and cross-cultural adaptation. Data were collected from 454 international students in China using the Psychological Adaptation Questionnaire, the Socio-Cultural Adaptation Scale, and the Online Social Support Scale. The results showed that: (a) online social support had a positive impact on both the psychological and sociocultural adaptation of the international students, and (b) compared with the men, the impact of online social support on psychological adaptation was more significant for the women, showing that gender moderated this relationship. However, the same moderating effect of gender was not found in the relationship between online social support and sociocultural adaptation.

scholarly journals Influence of Social Distancing Behavior and Cross-Cultural Motivation on Consumers’ Attitude to Using M-Payment Services

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 10676
Author(s):  
Md. Zahid Alam ◽  
Syed Moudud-Ul-Huq ◽  
Md. Nazmus Sadekin ◽  
Mohamad Hassan ◽  
Rahman Rahman
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Cultural Influences ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Innovative Technology ◽  
Mobile Payment ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Payment Services ◽  
The Impact

With the sustainable economy and the development of innovative technology, China is anticipated to have a large number of mobile payment (m-payment) users due to cultural influences and population size. This payment culture leads to a significant motivation to adopt m-payment services, which can stimulate new users from other groups. The role of cultural motivation is the most important factor in the m-payment context. This paper empirically examines the impact of cross-cultural motivation in the context of the practicing of social distancing behavior due to COVID-19 and the mobile payment (m-payment) context. We develop a conceptual model to validate user intention to use mobile payment systems during the COVID-19 crisis. Data were surveyed from 409 international students in China, and the model is validated using the AMOS structural equation modeling approach. Similar to the results of previous studies based on the adoption of mobile payment, this study also confirms the hypothesis testing. The key and robust result is that, due to cultural motivation and social distancing behavior, international students respond swiftly to the use of mobile payment services during COVID-19. Subsequently, perceived usefulness and awareness influence behavior intention to use mobile payment services. The findings of this study suggest that motivational characteristics, including the awareness of efficiency and the social distancing behavior due to COVID-19, play an important role in the adoption of mobile payment. As a result, the empirical results of this research provide useful information to stakeholders so that they can enhance m-payment services strategies and implement these successfully by considering various factors.

scholarly journals Ageism Across Cultures and Interest in Geropsychology Among International Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 594-595
Author(s):  
Jessica Strong ◽  
Kirsten Graham
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
International Students ◽  
North American ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
American Students ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Ageist attitudes are concerning when considering who will enter the geriatric workforce. The impact of ageism on intent to work with older adults (OAs) between North American and non-North American individuals is unclear. We collected data from N=186 students (n=153 N. American, n=33 non-N. American), examining ageist attitudes and intent to work with OAs. We found significant differences between groups in ageist attitudes; North American students had more positive views of aging (M=88.64, SE=0.72) than non-North American students (M=85.33, SE = 1.42; t (167) = 2.04, p = 0.04, d=0.39), but there were no differences between groups for intent to work with OAs (t (174) = 0.09, p = 0.93). Ageist attitudes predicted intent to work with OAs for North American students only (F (2, 112) = 8.82, p < 0.001, R2 = 0.14). We discuss implications of ageism and intent to work with OAs from a cross-cultural lens.

scholarly journals The impact of residence hall leadership on international students' cross-cultural adaptation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Gregory D. Murdock
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Past Research ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Residence Hall ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Community Activities ◽  
Qualitative Phenomenological ◽  
The Impact

International students experience cross-cultural difficulties as they seek to adapt to U.S. campuses. Past research has indicated that residence halls can have both positive and negative impacts on students' educational experiences. Employing a qualitative phenomenological approach, this study explored the lived experiences of 13 international students and 20 residence hall leaders from three Midwestern colleges, exploring the impact that residence hall leaders have on the cross-cultural adaptation of international students. Results demonstrated that residence hall leaders can foster international students cross-cultural adaptation through providing useful information that helps the students to become familiar with and understand better the new environment. Residence hall leaders who provide meaningful personal conversation with international students can also contribute to their cross-cultural adaptation through conveying value and acceptance of the student into the residence hall community. Providing residence hall community activities that help build intercultural relationships, establish cultural support networks, and promote a sense of community foster such cross-cultural adaptation as well.

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