Internationalisation of higher education: Conceptualising the antecedents and outcomes of cross-cultural adaptation

Shafaei, Azadeh; Razak, Nordin Abd

doi:10.1177/1478210316645017

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“…It is recognized that crosscultural adaptability is one of the key facets to cross-cultural competence development. Understanding and addressing the adjustment issues not only helps the university administrators facilitate international education management, but also assists students in developing their cross-cultural and global learning competencies [2]. It is essential to explore the adaptation issues, such as the adaptive factors, for the SISs.…”

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Factors Affecting Chinese Short‐Term International Students’ Cross‐Cultural Adaptation in Psychology, Learning, and Life

Zhang

2022

Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society

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Although Chinese international students’ cross-cultural adaptation has achieved intense research, factors in developing Chinese SISs’ cross-cultural adaptation remain underresearched. This study examined the factors through a survey of Chinese SISs’ transitional adaptation in psychology, life, and learning. Mixed-method research was conducted: a survey of 155 SISs from a top Chinese university undertaking study across 16 countries and in-depth interviews with 15 SISs. Results indicate that knowledge of the host country and university, language proficiency, sense of participation, and engagement are the crucial factors in developing Chinese SISs’ cross-cultural adaptation. These factors reveal significant correlations with the students’ adaptive performances in psychology, life, and learning. However, the factor of duration indicates no significant correlation with students’ cross-cultural adaptation, which demonstrates an inconsistency with the previous studies. The findings of this study highlight the need for developing Chinese SISs’ sense of engagement, enhancing the language training, and building up the knowledge of the host cultures previous to the study abroad.

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Factors Affecting Chinese Short‐Term International Students’ Cross‐Cultural Adaptation in Psychology, Learning, and Life

Zhang

2022

Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society

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“…It is established from the previous literature studies that researchers in the area of cross-cultural management are making their significant contribution to the field of cultural intelligence and cultural adaptability. 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).…”

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“…Researchers have considered this inter-nation transition among students as a potential source of finance (Khanal & Gaulee, 2019). Apart from monetary benefits, international students also contribute to the societal and cultural development of a nation (Shafaei & Razak, 2016; Terry, 2011). It also leads to diversity and internationalization of higher education.…”

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

Rana

Bhasin

Mushtaq

2020

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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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“…Nowadays, acculturation and adaptation (Ward, 1996;Berry & Sam, 1997;Ward & Geeraert, 2016) are two major concerns in social sciences in a globalized world marked by an increasing mobility. Cultural adaptation has implications in many education and training areas, such as the internationalization of higher education (e.g., Shafaei & Razak, 2016), transfer of interventions in real practice settings (e.g. Marsiglia & Booth, 2015) and the transfer of teaching and learning in new contexts (Leberman & McDonald, 2016).…”

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Adaptation of a Teacher Training Programme for Character Education to the Latvian Context

González¹,

Surikova²,

Pīgozne³

2020

Human, Technologies and Quality of Education, 2020

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This paper presents an analysis of the quality of the adaptation of the transnational teacher training programme for character education “Arete catalyst” to the socio-cultural context of Latvia. Based on the theory of cultural adaptation of educational programmes, and on a qualitative analysis of documentary sources, the quality of the adaptation was discussed by comparing the features of the adapted programme with Latvian societal needs and policy makers’ guidelines for character education (research question 1), and with the legal and institutional requirement for teacher training (research question 2). The findings revealed that the adapted Latvian programme responds widely to the needs of Latvian society and of the educational sector regarding character and virtue education, and addresses values and virtue education, as foreseen in the governmental guidelines for upbringing at school. It also complies with the Law of Education and the regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers regarding the professional development of teachers, and with the rules for approval and implementation of teacher training programmes at the University of Latvia. The adaptation process described can be useful for academics adapting existing programs to new socio-cultural contexts. This work should be continued by piloting and refining the adapted programme.

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Internationalisation of higher education: Conceptualising the antecedents and outcomes of cross-cultural adaptation

Cited by 18 publications

References 66 publications

Factors Affecting Chinese Short‐Term International Students’ Cross‐Cultural Adaptation in Psychology, Learning, and Life

Factors Affecting Chinese Short‐Term International Students’ Cross‐Cultural Adaptation in Psychology, Learning, and Life

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

Adaptation of a Teacher Training Programme for Character Education to the Latvian Context

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