This article attempts to examine the intercultural sensitivity of a certain group of China postgraduates on the basis of Chen and Starosta’s Model of Intercultural Sensitivity,which though is originally developed for...This article attempts to examine the intercultural sensitivity of a certain group of China postgraduates on the basis of Chen and Starosta’s Model of Intercultural Sensitivity,which though is originally developed for US subjects;its replication studies in Germany,Malaysia,and other different countries have been proved very successful.This study collected participants’data via online APP and the statistical results revealed that the sample respondents displayed their highest respect for cultural differences,followed in order by Interaction Engagement,Interaction Enjoyment,Interaction Attentiveness,and Interaction Confidence.This study makes suggestions for further research on applying the ISS model to China postgraduates.展开更多
Globalization makes people from diverse cultural backgrounds communicate effectively. To be a global citizen has become the goal of our education. Landis and Bhagat （1996） argued that intercultural sensitivity is cr...Globalization makes people from diverse cultural backgrounds communicate effectively. To be a global citizen has become the goal of our education. Landis and Bhagat （1996） argued that intercultural sensitivity is crucial to enable people to live and work with others from different cultural backgrounds. With higher intercultural sensitivity, one will be more global as his understanding of cultural difference becomes more sophisticated. In this present study, the intercultural sensitivity of different majors from a private institute of technology in the north of Taiwan was investigated, using the ISS （Intercultural Sensitivity Scale） developed by Chen and Starosta （2000）. Based on a survey of 358 participants from Nursing Department and Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, this study focused on five dimensions of the intercultural sensitivity and the participants＇ demographic factors affecting their performance on intercultural sensitivity. The five dimensions included in this study were： （1） interaction engagement, （2） interaction confidence, （3） respect for cultural differences, （4） interaction enjoyment, and （5） interaction attentiveness. Among the five dimensions of intercultural sensitivity, the participants had the highest score on the dimension of ＂respect for the cultural differences＂ and had the lowest score on the dimension of ＂interaction confidence＂. Results generated by stepwise multiple regression indicated ＂decision of studying abroad＂ and ＂experiences of living abroad＂ could effectively predict the participants＇ intercultural sensitivity.展开更多
Intercultural sensitivity,performing an indispensable role in intercultural communication,has been paid much attention recently.A person with high intercultural sensitivity can well play his part of dual or even multi...Intercultural sensitivity,performing an indispensable role in intercultural communication,has been paid much attention recently.A person with high intercultural sensitivity can well play his part of dual or even multiple identities and can to accept new culture as well as blend himself in a new cultural environment.Therefore,it is of practical significance to carry out research related to intercultural sensitivity for further improvement in intercultural communication competence.According to Chen&Starosta(2000)[1],intercultural sensitivity consists of six aspects,self-esteem,self-monitoring,open-mindedness,empathy,interaction involvement and suspending judgment.The paper has made a brief review on previous studies of intercultural communication,aiming to offer some resources and information for the future studies on intercultural sensitivity.展开更多
文摘This article attempts to examine the intercultural sensitivity of a certain group of China postgraduates on the basis of Chen and Starosta’s Model of Intercultural Sensitivity,which though is originally developed for US subjects;its replication studies in Germany,Malaysia,and other different countries have been proved very successful.This study collected participants’data via online APP and the statistical results revealed that the sample respondents displayed their highest respect for cultural differences,followed in order by Interaction Engagement,Interaction Enjoyment,Interaction Attentiveness,and Interaction Confidence.This study makes suggestions for further research on applying the ISS model to China postgraduates.
文摘Globalization makes people from diverse cultural backgrounds communicate effectively. To be a global citizen has become the goal of our education. Landis and Bhagat （1996） argued that intercultural sensitivity is crucial to enable people to live and work with others from different cultural backgrounds. With higher intercultural sensitivity, one will be more global as his understanding of cultural difference becomes more sophisticated. In this present study, the intercultural sensitivity of different majors from a private institute of technology in the north of Taiwan was investigated, using the ISS （Intercultural Sensitivity Scale） developed by Chen and Starosta （2000）. Based on a survey of 358 participants from Nursing Department and Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, this study focused on five dimensions of the intercultural sensitivity and the participants＇ demographic factors affecting their performance on intercultural sensitivity. The five dimensions included in this study were： （1） interaction engagement, （2） interaction confidence, （3） respect for cultural differences, （4） interaction enjoyment, and （5） interaction attentiveness. Among the five dimensions of intercultural sensitivity, the participants had the highest score on the dimension of ＂respect for the cultural differences＂ and had the lowest score on the dimension of ＂interaction confidence＂. Results generated by stepwise multiple regression indicated ＂decision of studying abroad＂ and ＂experiences of living abroad＂ could effectively predict the participants＇ intercultural sensitivity.
文摘Intercultural sensitivity,performing an indispensable role in intercultural communication,has been paid much attention recently.A person with high intercultural sensitivity can well play his part of dual or even multiple identities and can to accept new culture as well as blend himself in a new cultural environment.Therefore,it is of practical significance to carry out research related to intercultural sensitivity for further improvement in intercultural communication competence.According to Chen&Starosta(2000)[1],intercultural sensitivity consists of six aspects,self-esteem,self-monitoring,open-mindedness,empathy,interaction involvement and suspending judgment.The paper has made a brief review on previous studies of intercultural communication,aiming to offer some resources and information for the future studies on intercultural sensitivity.
