Conceptualizing Cultural Integration Competence

Authors

Xiaodong Dai
Guo-Ming Chen, University of Rhode IslandFollow

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

2020

Department

Communication Studies

Abstract

Intercultural competence has drawn much scholarly attention since the 1980s. However, among the plethora of research few of them explore the concept of cultural integration competence. This paper aims to conceptualize cultural integration competence through defining the concept, identifying its dimensions and components, and proposing a conceptual model. Cultural integration competence is defined as the ability to build up cultural link, facilitate mutual adaptation, and develop harmonious intercultural relationships. It consists of four dimensions: the affective, the cognitive, the behavioral, and the desired outcome. The first three dimensions together lead to the desired outcome, which in turn contributes to the development of cultural integration competence.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

China Media Research

Volume

16

Issue

2

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Dai, X-d., & Chen, G. M. (2020). Conceptualizing cultural integration competence. China Media Research, 16(2), 13-23.

Comment

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