Understanding Cultural Intelligence Factors among Business Students in Romania

Brancu, Laura; Munteanu, Valentin; Goleţ, Ionuţ

doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2016.05.123

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“…Students who had previously lived abroad for part of their lives consistently presented higher behavioural CQ scores. This result suggests that the students under this category were more able to exhibit appropriate verbal and non-verbal actions when interacting with other students from different cultural backgrounds, and this is aligned with previous studies (Crowne (2008), Brancu, Munteanu et al (2016)). For instance, Crowne (2008) found out that the number of countries visited for educational purposes had a positive influence towards individuals' behavioural cultural intelligence.…”

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“…Also female students consistently presented higher behavioural CQ compared to their male counterparts. However, literature evidence is very uneven in this regard, and consequently the question as to why gender is a significant subcategory for behavioural CQ remains unanswered (Khodadady andGhahari (2011), Bücker andKorzilius (2015), Al-Dossary (2016), Brancu, Munteanu et al (2016), Kamal Abdien and Jacob (2019), Tu, Zhang et al (2020)). Further exploration into the CQS survey reveals that the items BEH1 I change my verbal behaviour (e.g., accent, tone) when a cross-cultural interaction requires it and BEH4 I change my nonverbal behaviour when a cross-cultural situation requires it stand for the largest and smallest difference in the behavioural intelligence dimension, respectively, between males and females.…”

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Cultural intelligence of chemical engineering students: A demographics study

Beneroso

Alosaimi

2020

Education for Chemical Engineers

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An empirical investigation into the influence of demographic characteristics as foundations of cultural intelligence of chemical engineering students is addressed for the first time in this study. Following a validated cultural intelligence methodology, 108 UK final-year BEng students responded to questions spanning the four dimensions of cultural intelligence: metacognitive, cognitive, motivational and behavioural cultural intelligences. Overseas students reported a wider understanding of cross-cultural situations (cognitive intelligence), whereas UK students were more confident of their capabilities to perform and adjust themselves in cross-cultural scenarios (motivational intelligence). Ethnicity also played a key role; Asian students showed the highest cognitive cultural intelligence but also the lowest motivational intelligence, whereas black minority ethnic (BME) students reported the highest motivational cultural intelligence.A fundamental understanding of the relationships between demographic characteristics and the four dimensions of cultural intelligence is needed to drive the transition towards a more global engineering educational strategy, where students can receive an enhanced support to efficiently deal with decision making, adaptive and task performance and adjustment in cross-cultural academic environments.

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Cultural intelligence of chemical engineering students: A demographics study

Beneroso

Alosaimi

2020

Education for Chemical Engineers

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“…This trend at the same time describes the acculturative stress experienced by them where they usually fail to change their attitudes in accordance to the new cultural practices. Additionally, many believe that was the result of one's lack of awareness of the newly introduced concept, cultural intelligence (Brancu et al, 2016). These points are key to the investigation of the current study.…”

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Exploring Cultural Intelligence Skills among International Postgraduate Students at a Higher Education Institution

Idrus¹

2021

IJHE

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Recognising the importance of Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is crucial to any Higher Education Institution (HEI) hosting international students. Thus, the investigation seeks to explore postgaduates experiences, perceptions, challenges and strategies in accommodating their friends’ from diverse cultural backgrounds in their daily academic and social lives. A qualitative research design was employed in that 15 international postgraduate students from 5 faculties were interviewed (using semi-structured interview protocol) in relation to their experience, understanding and behaviour towards cultural knowledge and skills. Rigourous thematic analysis following Braun & Clark (2006) was carried out. The main findings indicated that international students faced huge challenges during the acculturation and adaptation processes trying to be accepted or to blend in, unaware of Cultural Intelligence. Positive reactions from international students prevailed. External and internal factors posed as huge setback to their success in communication and studies. It can be concluded that with prior awareness and understanding of CQ and cultural diversity, international students could be more prepared in adjusting to academia, thus be more successful in their studies. The findings of this study are of paramount importance to HEIs, International and Student Admission offices around the globe.

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“…Although various researchers have also mentioned the need to enhance the understanding in the areas of cultural intelligence and cultural adaptability as some of the dimensions are unexplored (Arora & Rohmetra, 2010; Shafaei & Razak, 2016). Researchers argued that despite having various positive outcomes of cultural intelligence, there is a scarcity of research in this area (Brancu et al, 2016; Jyoti & Kour, 2015). Gap in studies related to cultural intelligence in academic context has also been observed (Lee et al, 2018).…”

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Measurement of Cultural Intelligence and Its Impact on Psychological Adaptation of International Students in India

Rana

Bhasin

Mushtaq

2020

Vision: The Journal of Business Perspective

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In recent years, India has emerged as a host to several students from various countries. It tenders cheap and affordable education to the globe. Post liberalization, economic boost to the Indian economy was attained due to educational tourism also. The major facade here is the adaptation of the international students to the Indian environment. One of the major aspects which positively contributes towards cultural adaptation among these sojourners is cultural intelligence. Researchers argued that the concept of cultural intelligence is significant for international students who are short term visitors in a foreign country. It is important for them to develop cultural intelligence competency, that is, metacognitive, cognitive, motivational and behavioural cultural intelligence as these capabilities lead to their cultural adaptation. In this context, the present study has been conducted with an aim to understand the relationship between the different facets of cultural intelligence and psychological adaptation of international students. The present study has also analysed the level of cultural intelligence and psychological adaptation among international students to understand the components of these dimensions which are less developed among international students. Data has been analysed using various statistical techniques, that is, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), mean and structural equation modeling (SEM). Results of the study have depicted a lower level of cultural intelligence among international students in India. Authors have concluded that behavioural cultural intelligence has shown a direct and positive relationship on the psychological adaptability of international students. These results, therefore, have practical implications for educational institutes and policymakers as it will help in drafting a policy framework for Indian higher educational institutes (HEIs).

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Understanding Cultural Intelligence Factors among Business Students in Romania

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Cultural intelligence of chemical engineering students: A demographics study

Cultural intelligence of chemical engineering students: A demographics study

Exploring Cultural Intelligence Skills among International Postgraduate Students at a Higher Education Institution

Measurement of Cultural Intelligence and Its Impact on Psychological Adaptation of International Students in India

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