The relationship between international experience and cross-cultural adaptability

Learning Cultural Competency through International Immersion Travel

“…Learning at a more profound level often requires our current schemas to be disrupted on a deeper level which can come from the shock of a new culture (Chang, Yuan, & Chuang, 2013;Kim, 2000). When our habitual routines do not produce the results we are accustomed to our schemas become disrupted.…”

“…The quantity of travel, or simple time spent abroad, may not affect one's openness, flexibility or desire to adapt to another culture. Those having greater social involvement such as working in the community on a daily basis during their experience show greater adaptability (Chang et al, 2013).…”

“…This adaptation into a new culture encourages the practice of a set of harmonious behaviors, attitudes and guidelines that come together in a system and allow that system to function successfully within an intercultural context. This is referred to as intercultural competency (Bochner, 2013;Chang et al, 2013). To reach a state of intercultural competence one must acquire the ability to communicate efficiently and appropriately with people of other cultures within valued conventions, customs or expectations of that culture (Bochner, 2013;Kim, 2000).…”

The Importance of Cross-Cultural Capabilities for Chinese Immigrant Entrepreneurs in Australia

“…Cross-cultural adaptability (See Table 2.2) is regarded as the ability to adapt to another culture with its requirements, values, and beliefs (Chang, Yuan, & Chuang, 2013;Kelley & Meyers, 1995). Effective interaction with people from other cultures and retaining a self-stable state is essential for adaptability.…”

“…This assessment endeavours to measure an individual's potential for cross-cultural adaptability in regards to both experience and knowledge of other cultures (Davis & Finney, 2006;Kelley & Meyers, 1995). The cross-cultural adaptability inventory has been tested on expatriates, international students, and sojourners (e.g., Breiden, Mohr, & Mirza, 2006;Chang et al, 2013;Kitsantas & Meyers, 2001). …”