Whether Codeswitching can Project Identity? —Relationship between Codeswitching and Identity among Malaysian Chinese University Students

Yong, Wu

doi:10.4236/als.2021.92011

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“…In the field of cross-cultural management, studies have examined culture as the prominent factor that impacts how GVTs work (e.g. Jimenez et al, 2017; Presbitero, 2021; Wang et al, 2019; Wu, 2021; Zakaria and Mohd Yusof, 2020; Zellmer-Bruhn and Maloney, 2020). Nevertheless, to the best of our knowledge, there is a dearth of research considering cross-cultural code-switching as a key component of effective cross cultural performance within GVTs, in which teams must be flexible and accommodate different communicative patterns, approaches, and mannerisms (Zakaria, 2017).…”

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Cultural code-switching in high context global virtual team members: A qualitative study

Zakaria

Muton

2022

Int'l Jnl of Cross Cultural Management

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Global virtual teams (GVTs) are a prevalent work structure that enable people to accomplish tasks across time, space, and cultural boundaries and perform cross-culturally. However, few studies have highlighted what exact behaviors enable GVTs to share knowledge effectively. Based on a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with 22 respondents from various multinational corporations (MNCs) in Malaysia, we answer the following overarching research question: Why do high context members switch their communicative behaviors amongst foreign team members within global virtual teams? Our study provides detailed narratives of high-context team members becoming the behavioral “switchers” to collaborate and share knowledge with their foreign team members effectively. Our study defines and clarifies the concept of cross-cultural code-switching as a key behavior reflecting effective cross-cultural performance when accommodating foreign team members’ communicative behaviours by adopting (1) directness in speech, (2) openness during knowledge sharing, and (3) task-oriented aims. This study addresses several gaps in the field of cross-cultural management by extending Hall’s (1976) theoretical lens on high-context and low-context cultures, Molinsky’s (2007) cross-cultural code-switching concept in the context of the virtual work structure, and the criterion space surrounding cross cultural performance.

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Cultural code-switching in high context global virtual team members: A qualitative study

Zakaria

Muton

2022

Int'l Jnl of Cross Cultural Management

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A case study of translating “Intolerance of Uncertainty Short form” (IUS-12) into Bahasa Malaysia – Part 1: unveiling a novel translation and cross-cultural adaptation approach for multi-ethnolinguistic population

Eachempati,

Nagraj,

Salian

et al. 2024

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Background: Questionnaire translation is vital for high-quality research, requiring more than simple language conversion. Inaccurate translations can alter question meanings and compromise the intended message, necessitating cross-cultural adaptation, particularly in multi-ethnic, multi-lingual contexts. The aim of this project is to translate the "Intolerance of Uncertainty Short form" (IUS-12) into Bahasa Malaysia for multiethnolinguistic individuals using a novel process. Methods: Recognizing that respondents may interpret questions in their mother tongue, we devised a systematic translation method. Forward and backward translations were conducted by trilingual individuals from each ethnic group, refined by an expert committee to assess semantic, conceptual, idiomatic, and experiential equivalence. A pilot study with 30 dental patients confirmed comprehension, resulting in the finalized IUS-12 BM. The results revealed how some words and expressions lack direct equivalents, resulting in subtle differences that may be overlooked in the usual translation approach. Malaysia's unique multilingual environment further complicates matters, with people's mother tongues evolving within this diverse setting and extensive borrowing of words and concepts from other languages. Conclusion: This research uniquely involves multiple ethnic groups at every stage, producing a translated instrument while gathering contextual data on how different cultures interpret concepts like "uncertainty." Based on our experience, we propose the MELT toolkit to enhance translation and adaptation processes. In conclusion, our novel approach offers a unique method for developing ethnolinguistically relevant instruments that foster inclusive and diverse research practices. This methodology emphasizes the importance of cultural sensitivity and linguistic accuracy, ensuring research outcomes reflect the perspectives of varied ethnic groups.

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Whether Codeswitching can Project Identity? —Relationship between Codeswitching and Identity among Malaysian Chinese University Students

Cited by 2 publications

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Cultural code-switching in high context global virtual team members: A qualitative study

Cultural code-switching in high context global virtual team members: A qualitative study

A case study of translating “Intolerance of Uncertainty Short form” (IUS-12) into Bahasa Malaysia – Part 1: unveiling a novel translation and cross-cultural adaptation approach for multi-ethnolinguistic population

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