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Title: Analyzing Intercultural Competence among Erasmus Students
Language: English
Authors: Goretti Silva, Mariana Oliveira, Alexandra I. Correia, Maria José Brito
Source: Journal of International Students. 2026 16(3):211-232.
Availability: Journal of International Students. 4005 Spurgeon Drive #6, Monroe, LA 71203. Tel: 318-600-5743; Fax: 318-342-3131; e-mail: jis@ojed.org; Web site: https://www.ojed.org/index.php/jis/index
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 22
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Student Mobility, Intercultural Communication, Cultural Awareness, Higher Education, Student Exchange Programs, Student Characteristics, Student Attitudes, Student Experience, Sense of Community, Foreign Countries, International Studies, Study Abroad
Geographic Terms: Portugal, Spain, Finland
ISSN: 2162-3104
2166-3750
Abstract: This study examines intercultural competence among students participating in an Erasmus mobility program at higher education institutions across Europe (primarily Portugal, Spain, and Finland). The study adopts a quantitative approach based on an intercultural competence scale. It explores how intercultural competence varies according to both personal characteristics (gender, nationality, field of study, and travel frequency) and students' perceptions of their attitudes across multiple domains via Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests. Moreover, the study seeks to examine correlations between intercultural competence and integration experiences, as well as between intercultural competence and the impact of the Erasmus program on the host community, using Spearman's tests. Statistically significant differences across groups and correlations between variables are identified whenever they exist. The findings are particularly valuable for educators, policymakers, and tourism professionals when designing programs and initiatives to foster intercultural learning and exchange.
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