Universal Journal of Educational Research Vol. 11(9), pp. 166 - 172
DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2023.110902
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Determinants of Intercultural Communication Awareness: Evidence from PISA 2018


Mikko Mäntyneva *
School of Entrepreneurship, Business and Technology, Häme University of Applied Sciences, Finland

ABSTRACT

Developing awareness of intercultural communication is becoming increasingly important in our globalized world, especially in educational settings where individuals from diverse cultures interact daily. This article studies determinants of intercultural communication awareness among 15-year-old students. The three determinants were students' sense of agency regarding global issues, their interest in learning about other cultures, and their awareness of global issues. Based on previous academic literature, a research model was introduced. The research model included six hypotheses for empirical testing. The empirical data were based on the publicly available Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2018 dataset. The sample included responses from 180,114 students representing 26 OECD countries. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was applied to analyze the data. The tested hypotheses revealed significant relationships between the four studied constructs. The results of empirical testing confirm the suggested research model and emphasize the importance of students' global competence and development as global citizens. The findings suggest that students with a higher degree of interest in learning about other cultures are more likely to possess a greater awareness of global issues and a stronger sense of agency. Also, the results support the hypothesis that individuals interested in learning about other cultures are more likely to have a broader global perspective and a greater sense of agency. The paper suggests several concrete measures for educators to support students' awareness of intercultural communication. The study contributes to the emerging area of global citizenship and global competence.

KEYWORDS
Global Competence, Global Citizenship, Intercultural Communication, PISA

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Mikko Mäntyneva , "Determinants of Intercultural Communication Awareness: Evidence from PISA 2018," Universal Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 11, No. 9, pp. 166 - 172, 2023. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2023.110902.

(b). APA Format:
Mikko Mäntyneva (2023). Determinants of Intercultural Communication Awareness: Evidence from PISA 2018. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 11(9), 166 - 172. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2023.110902.