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- Title
Evaluating an Intensive Program to Increase Cultural Intelligence: A Quasi-Experimental Design.
- Authors
Alexander, Kristofer Chang; Ingersoll, Luke T.; Calahan, Charles A.; Miller, Monica L.; Shields, Cleveland G.; Gipson, John A.; Alexander, Stewart Chang
- Abstract
This study used a quasi-experimental design to compare the effects of an intercultural development program on students' Cultural Intelligence (CQ) compared with students in a summer research program who did not receive the intervention. Social Learning Theory guided a 9-week student-centered cultural learning course focused on attention, retention, and reproduction of each CQ domain. After the course, students had opportunities to practice their CQ abilities while studying abroad. Pre-assessment CQ determined an individualized learning plan. Reflective journaling and cultural mentoring were used to maximize student CQ growth. Using multi-level modeling, we observed a statistically significant increase in three CQ domains compared to the comparison control group: cognitive (p<.01), metacognitive (p<.01), and behavioral CQ (p<.01). Motivation CQ scores did not significantly improve (p=0.08). Our results suggest that a university intercultural development program that intentionally combines a cultural learning course with a study abroad experience may improve students' CQ.
- Subjects
CULTURAL intelligence; SOCIAL learning; STUDENT-centered learning; MULTILEVEL models; MENTORING; METACOGNITION
- Publication
Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad, 2021, Vol 33, Issue 1, p106
- ISSN
1085-4568
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.36366/frontiers.v33i1.497