scholarly journals INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ CROSS-CULTURAL ADJUSTMENT: DETERMINING PREDICTORS OF CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-47
Author(s):  
Kay Tze Hong ◽  
Siew Imm Ng ◽  
Pei San Lai
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Cultural Intelligence ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Cultural Adjustment ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Research Approach

Globalization have made intercultural competencies crucial for working and interacting effectively with people from diverse nationality, ethnics, and racial groups. Thus, this study tends to examine the predictors of cultural intelligence among international students and to propose strategies that could help international students to better adjust themselves while studying in Malaysia. A quantitative research approach was used in this study. Questionnaires were distributed and a sample size of the study collected consisted of 194 international students. Structural Equation Model using SMARTPLS was implemented to achieve the objectives of this study. The findings found that “Openness to Experience” personality trait, mainstream social connectedness, cultural exposure, and cross-cultural training were found to be positively related to cultural intelligence. Furthermore, cultural intelligence was found to have a positive significant relationship with cross-cultural adjustment. These findings underline the importance of predictors and cultural intelligence in understanding successful international students’ cross-cultural adjustments. The study also examines cultural intelligence in a multiple loci of intelligences framework, which consists of capabilities such as motivational, mental and behavioral aspects. This study has contributed to the area of cultural intelligence and cross-cultural adjustments by providing suggestions to industry players such as the Higher Education Institution, government agencies and managers in enhancing cultural intelligence of international students or expatriates.

Cross-cultural intelligence (CQ)

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 423-448 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashwini Konanahalli ◽  
Lukumon O. Oyedele ◽  
John Spillane ◽  
Ron Coates ◽  
Jason von Meding ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Cultural Intelligence ◽  
Cultural Adjustment ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Work Adjustment ◽  
International Assignments ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Behavioural Aspects ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between the facets of cultural intelligence (CQ) (cognitive, meta-cognitive, motivational and behavioural) and the dimensions of cross-cultural adjustment (interaction, general and work adjustment). Design/methodology/approach – Interviews and questionnaire survey were carried out with British expatriates from the architectural, engineering and construction sector. A total of 191 respondents, with experience from 29 different countries, actively participated in this research. Structural equation model was subsequently developed to investigate the relationship between elements of CQ and cross-cultural adjustment. Findings – Results of structural equation modelling revealed that collectively all the four aspects of CQ have significant influence on general, interaction and work adjustment, particularly motivational and cognitive CQ. Cognitive CQ which empowers the expatriates with in-depth knowledge about different cultures was a significant predictor of interaction and work adjustment, whereas, motivational CQ is a significant predictor for general and work adjustment. However, no support was gathered for meta-cognitive and behavioural aspects of CQ. Practical implications – Globally, construction companies and projects are entering an era of increased internationalisation which has prompted the migration/promotion of British construction professionals to different parts of the world for their specialised capabilities and skills. Thus, it is of utmost importance that these professionals adjust to their new world of varied culture and still be productive in their work. Originality/value – An understanding of these essential factors can actually help British construction organisations to select and mentor individuals and to provide necessary training for successful international assignments.

scholarly journals IMPACT OF GENDER DIVERSITY AND LEADERSHIP ON ORGANISATIONAL INTEGRITY IN PAKISTANI INDUSTRIAL SECTOR

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 1350-1362
Author(s):  
Muhammad Arif ◽  
Panteha Farmanesh
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Gender Diversity ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Meta Regression Analysis ◽  
The Impact

Purpose of the study: The main purpose of this study is to analyse the impact of gender diversity on organisational integrity in the context of Pakistani industrial sector. This study also investigates about the influences of female leaders on the association between diversity and organisational integrity and evaluates the effect of work place diversity on increase in organisational performance. Methodology: This study involves mediating and moderating variables along with independent and dependent variables, therefore researcher in this study has utilised Structural equation model (SEM) and Meta Regression Analysis (MRA) for achieving the main objectives of this research. The researcher has followed the positivism research philosophy as well as deductive research approach. In this study, researcher has followed quantitative research design to attain the key objectives of this study. Main Findings: From the results of study, it can be suggested that employers in Pakistan should diversify their workforce and also look to hire female candidates for the same position as male candidates since it would increase the work efficiency and integrity within an organisation as women tend to work more or equally passionately in their respective fields similar to men. Applications of this study: So, the study of impact of gender diversity on organisational integrity in the context of Pakistani industrial sector is not only useful for IT department but also useful for all organisational where gender diversity exists. Novelty/Originality of this study: Finally, it is important to clarify that one of the research gap that has been identified is the difference in wages between the male and the female employees. The difference in the pay scale between the two genders is considered to be a sophisticated gap that the research can deliberately overcome.

Cultural intelligence as an enabler of cross-cultural adjustment in the context of intra-national diversity

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-51
Author(s):  
Raavee Kadam ◽  
Srinivasa A Rao ◽  
Waheed K Abdul ◽  
Shazi S Jabeen
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Cultural Intelligence ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Cultural Adjustment ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Heterogeneous Environments ◽  
Cultural Variations ◽  
Cross Cultural Differences ◽  
National Differences

Job transfers within the country can lead to adjustment issues, similar to what expatriates face, especially in the case of highly diverse countries, where a host of sub-cultures exist with distinct cultural practices within a single national culture. Intra-national variations in terms of language, ethnicity, food, clothing, economic development, geographic regions or urban-rural differences can be as significant as cross-cultural differences and cause barriers to social integration. Thus, it becomes important to equip employees with cross-cultural capabilities when they are deployed to a culturally distinct part of the country. The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of cultural intelligence (CQ) as a critical capability that can enable the cross-cultural adjustment (CCA) of employees in a domestic context. Participants of this study consisted of employees from the information technology sector of India, who were transferred to a different state within the country in the past 1-month. They were further categorized into those working in culturally homogenous versus heterogeneous environments. Data were gathered using a structured questionnaire. The hypotheses under study were tested using structural equation modeling. The results indicated that CQ enabled the adjustment of employees within the domestic context. Furthermore, the CQ-CCA relationship was found to be positively moderated by intra-national diversity. While the ability of CQ to predict outcomes in cross-cultural scenarios has already been explored in employee mobility literature, this paper addresses the issues of intra-national diversity and domestic adjustment within the CQ framework, and establishes the usefulness of CQ to overcome the challenges put forth by intra-national differences and within-country cultural variations.

scholarly journals Effect of Support from Lecturers and Host Country Nationals on Cross-Cultural Adjustment among International Students: Evidence from a Malaysian University

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hak Liong Chan ◽  
Abdul Rahman Yaakob ◽  
Saizal Pinjaman
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Students ◽  
Host Country ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
International Student ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cultural Adjustment ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Three Dimensions

Pursuing higher education abroad is a golden opportunity for any student’s personal development; however, international students’ cross-cultural adjustment (CCA) can be onerous in a foreign country. The purpose of this study is to empirically examine the roles of perceived lecturer support and host country national (HCN) support in international students’ CCA in three dimensions, i.e. general, academic, and interaction. Adopting the purposive sampling technique, survey data was collected from a sample of 124 first-year international students in a Malaysian university. The results of the partial least squares structural equation modelling analysis showed that both perceived lecturer support and HCN support are influential in international students’ general, academic, and interaction adjustment. These findings suggest that higher education institutions should amplify the role of lecturers and HCNs to help international students adjust to the various cultural aspects in Malaysia. This study contributes to the literature by applying the anxiety and uncertainty management theory to validate the influence of support on CCA in the international student context.

Organizational social capital, resilience and innovation validation of a theoretical model for specialized workers

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 137-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Martinez Fandiño ◽  
Nilton Soares Formiga ◽  
Rui Manuel de Menezes
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Mathematical Tool ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Organizational Social Capital

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand the interactions and their cause/effect consequences of three aspects present inside organizational realities, namely, organizational social capital (OSC), worker resilience and innovation derived from the workers. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional study for analyzing the subjects was chosen. As a quantitative research approach, after the theoretical review, two possibilities were hypothesized for how they act as a system. In order to verify the hypotheses, the authors chose the structural equation model, a suitable instrument for this analysis, as a mathematical tool. Findings The results show that OSC is a mediator between resilience and innovation in the organizational dynamics. This suggests that workers’ resilience need OSC, acting as the mediator, to improve their level of innovation capacity. Research limitations/implications The study gives information at a specific point in time. Follow-up studies are needed to understand the phenomena’s transformation, and no distinction was made between exploratory and exploitative innovation. More empirical studies should be carried out to enhance its understanding. Practical implications These findings can help organizations deal better with these resources to reach their goals because the first, as stated in the purpose, is the amalgamated goodwill necessary for individuals to work together; the second is workers’ capacity to bounce back; and the last is the creativity inherent in people. All of which are significant for an enterprise thrive in its market. Originality/value The cited dynamic has few studies, and this work provides evidence about its existence and magnitude, shedding light on a critical factors’ relationship net, especially for enterprises based on the creativity of their workers.

scholarly journals Curiosity and Autonomy as Factors That Promote Personal Growth in the Cross-cultural Transition Process of International Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elif Merve Cankaya ◽  
Jeffrey Liew ◽  
Clarissa Pinto Pizarro de Freitas
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Transition Process ◽  
Cultural Adjustment ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Cultural Transition ◽  
International Graduate

This study explores measures of curiosity and autonomy as two motivation and personality predictors of personal growth initiative (PGI), an indicator of cross-cultural adjustment. The sample comprised 221 international graduate students. Structural equation modeling was utilized to identify the relations among self-perceived language skills, curiosity, autonomy, and PGI. The results indicate that perceived language skills and autonomy promote curiosity, which in turn facilitates PGI. Implications are suggested to facilitate the adaptation of international students.

scholarly journals Cultural Intelligence as a Mediating Factor among International Students Adaptability in India

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 49-73
Author(s):  
Khyati K ◽  
Joel Johnson ◽  
Vandita Mohta
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Foreign Students ◽  
Cultural Intelligence ◽  
Cultural Adjustment ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Primary Research ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Social Circle ◽  
Mediating Factor

In this paper,the authors have analysed the problemsfaced by foreign students in India while adapting to theIndian academic and work environment. For conductingthe research, numerous international students from Christ(Deemed to be University), Bangalore were interviewed,and the problems faced by them were documented. TheLikert scale has been used to measure Cognitive,Emotional and Physical CQ of both Indian andinternational students. The paper has been curated inacase study approach through primary research whichforms as a base for understanding the situation of foreignstudents in India and recommending suggestions forreducing cultural conflict.The paper identifies language,cuisine and limited social circle as the major challengesfaced by foreign students. The paper also evaluates therole that cultural intelligence plays as an enabling factorfor better cross-cultural adjustment. The researchers havealso suggested techniques for inculcating culturalintelligence among students.

International pharmacy students’ transition to Nottingham: Semi-structured interviews (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yicong Liu
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Teaching Style ◽  
Cultural Adjustment ◽  
Independent Study ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
International Pharmacy ◽  
The Uk

BACKGROUND The transition from China to the UK can be challenging, and there is increasing concern among academics since cross-cultural learning and living may be a challenge for these students. OBJECTIVE To find out international pharmacy students’ worries and challenges as well as benefits on the transition experience from China to the UK. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were used to explore this group of students’ transition experiences. Selective transcription was done because of time limitations in the project. RESULTS The natural and cultural environment was the most pleasant experience for Tianjin students during this transition process. Cross-cultural adjustment and self-adaptability, as well as their autonomous learning ability were the main barriers for international students. CONCLUSIONS The difference between Asian and Western culture caused barriers for international students to fit into a new environment. In terms of integrating into local students, insufficient English language skills, culture shock and personality could be the influence factors. Moreover, the different teaching style and learning style could be the possible reasons for students having difficulty in an independent study. CLINICALTRIAL N/A

Suicidal Ideation Among International Students: The Role of Cultural, Academic, and Interpersonal Factors

2021 ◽  
pp. 001100002110024
Author(s):  
Andrés E. Pérez Rojas ◽  
Na-Yeun Choi ◽  
Minji Yang ◽  
Theodore T. Bartholomew ◽  
Giovanna M. Pérez
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Equation Models ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Thwarted Belongingness ◽  
Perceived Burdensomeness ◽  
Using Data

We examined two structural equation models of international students’ suicidal ideation using data from 595 international students in two public universities in the United States. The models represented competing hypotheses about the relationships among discrimination, cross-cultural loss, academic distress, thwarted belongingness, perceived burdensomeness, and suicidal ideation. The findings indicated there were direct, positive links between discrimination, cross-cultural loss, and academic distress to perceived burdensomeness; a direct, positive link between perceived burdensomeness and suicidal ideation; and indirect, positive links between discrimination, cross-cultural loss, and academic distress to suicidal ideation via perceived burdensomeness. The only predictors that related to thwarted belongingness were cross-cultural loss and academic distress, and there were no indirect links to suicidal ideation via thwarted belongingness. In fact, with all other variables in the model, thwarted belongingness was unrelated to suicidal ideation. Finally, academic distress was directly related to suicidal ideation. We discuss implications of the findings.

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