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Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Adopting a Critical Intercultural Communication Approach to Understanding Health Professionals’ Encounter with Ethnic Minority Patients

Kirsten Jæger
1-15
Abstract Views : 647
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10.36923/jicc.v12i2.595

Abstract: Even in the Scandinavian countries, where welfare resources such as education and healthcare are offered wholly or partly free of charge, health disparities between the majority populations and ethnic minority groups challenge the national healthcare systems. The knowledge levels of health professionals and their approach to ethnic minority patients influence the accessibility of healthcare and availability of health prevention resources of... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication

Process of Inclusion of Students From Ethnic Communities In Conventional University Education

River Chávez Santos, Yuri Reina Marín, Angelica María Carrasco Rituay, Einstein Sánchez Bardales,...
97-114
Abstract Views : 2985
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10.36923/jicc.v24i4.920

Abstract: This study aimed to analyze the inclusion process for students from the Awajún and Wampis ethnic communities within conventional university education in Peru. A case study design with an interpretative qualitative approach was employed. Data were collected using semi-structured, in-depth interviews with five students—three from the Awajún community and two from the Wampis community—selected through convenience sampling. Additionally, two life... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

"For Them, The Hijab Means Dangerous Arabs" – Between Policy And Practice: Challenges In Implementing The Integration Of Arab Teachers In Hebrew Schools

Dolly Eliyahu-Levi, Avi Gvura
127-139
Abstract Views : 1681
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10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1186

Abstract: This study investigates the challenges associated with implementing the Israeli Ministry of Education’s policy to integrate Arab female teachers into Hebrew-speaking schools, guided by Social Identity Theory and Realistic Conflict Theory. Employing a qualitative-phenomenological approach, the research is based on semi-structured, in-depth interviews with 23 teachers (14 Jewish and 9 Arab) working across various levels of the Hebrew education... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Education Intercultural Communication

The Role of Liberal Arts Courses on Students’ Multicultural Attitude And Entrepreneurial Motivation In The Tourism Sector

Hongyu Chen, Yaoping Liu, Wannaporn Siripala, Junaidi Junaidi
116-126
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10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1207

Abstract: China is a culturally diverse country with a significant population of ethnic minority groups. In recent years, the government has emphasized tourism as a strategic tool for fostering education and entrepreneurial awareness, particularly among Generation Z. This study aims to investigate the extent to which liberal arts courses influence students’ multicultural attitudes and entrepreneurial motivation in the tourism sector. The research... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Acculturation and Identity in Adolescents in Norway

Henrik Bøhn
1-14
Abstract Views : 534
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10.36923/jicc.v8i3.464

Abstract: This survey is inspired by the International Comparative Study of Ethnocultural Youth (ICSEY), a comprehensive study which has looked at acculturation and cultural identity in adolescents from immigrant families across 13 countries. In the present survey 16 immigrant youths from two different ethnic minority groups in Norway – Somali and Albanian – were interviewed to find out more about their acculturation attitudes and experiences and their... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Running head: Minority language survival

Jaya Nagpal, Elena Nicoladis
1-16
Abstract Views : 441
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10.36923/jicc.v10i3.510

Abstract: We compared French speaking and South Asian (SA) immigrant families having preschool children in an English speaking region in Canada, with regard to the parents’ attitudes towards minority language (ML) maintenance, ML use at home, and exposure of children to ML media. Parents in both groups had positive attitudes about language maintenance, however, SA parents were less hopeful that their children would retain their ML and pass it on to... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Effects of ethnic presence in the commercial and public service advertising Perception and attitudes on national non-immigrant population in Spain

Jesús Bermejo Berros, Esther Martínez Pastor
1-16
Abstract Views : 498
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10.36923/jicc.v13i3.660

Abstract: The aim of this research is to ascertain whether the presence of people from different ethnic backgrounds in commercials and institutional advertising influences the attitudes of native receptors, helping to change the level of persuasion of the advertising message based on the source. This study carried out an experiment by selecting two ads in press - one from a commercial campaign and one from a public service campaign - and creating four... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies

Perceptions of Ethnic Groups in Bakauheni Sub-District, South Lampung Regency, Indonesia

Karomani, Tina Kartika, Nusyirwan
1-16
Abstract Views : 472
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10.36923/jicc.v19i3.790

Abstract: Bakauheni constitutes a sub-district located in South Lampung, Indonesia. It is inhabited by diverse ethnic groups: Lampung, Sunda, Java, Batak, and Bugis. Their different cultural backgrounds often result in different perceptions among them. Therefore, this study aimed to explore perceptions by the ethnic groups living in the region.The current study was qualitative. An interview was undertaken in depth to investigate ethnic groups’... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

"I’ve learned so much": befrienders’ experiences of befriending minority ethnic young people

Chris McVittie, Karen Goodall, Yvette Barr
1-10
Abstract Views : 526
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10.36923/jicc.v9i3.488

Abstract: Befriending is commonly regarded as a purposive form of relationship designed to benefit the befriendee. Little research has examined experiences of befrienders. We report findings from a study of the experiences of volunteer befrienders to children and young people from minority ethnic backgrounds. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 volunteers. Participants described benefits of the relationships, acceptance by befriendees’... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Television Exposure, Model Minority Portrayals, and Asian-American Stereotypes: An Exploratory Study

Srividya Ramasubramanian
1-12
Abstract Views : 1976
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10.36923/jicc.v11i2.529

Abstract: This exploratory study examines how television exposure influences White-American viewers’ attitudes toward Asian-Americans. Prior research reveals that the dominant image of Asian-Americans in contemporary television is that of the "model minority." Drawing on social identity, intergroup communication, and attributional theories, this study explores the negative outcomes of the seemingly positive Asian-American model minority stereotype.... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Sensemaking and Identity Development: Different Fields, Similar Processes, but How?

Ajay K. Ojha
1-08
Abstract Views : 601
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10.36923/jicc.v5i3.412

Abstract: The following article examines sensemaking and the minority/majority identity development models as processual theories. While these theories are offered in different concentrations of Speech Communication (i.e., Organizational Communication and Intercultural Communication respectively), they are actually interrelated concepts that share similarities. Sensemaking is a process where individuals attempt to understand unknown elements because of... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Education Intercultural Communication

Interculturality In Universities: Identity, Experiences And The Impact of Beca 18 on Bilingual Students

Yuri Reina Marín, Einstein Sánchez Bardales, Omer Cruz Caro, Angelica María Carrasco Rituay,...
140-155
Abstract Views : 1825
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10.36923/jicc.v24i3.953

Abstract: Financial incentives play a crucial role in the bilingual intercultural education of university students; therefore, this study aims to analyze the impact that Beca 18 has on bilingual university students from an intercultural approach. The study uses a qualitative approach, employing the interview technique, conducted with students from the Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza National University of Amazonas and the Fabiola Salazar Leguía National... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Crosscultural Perspectives on Interaction with Minority and Majority Children at Home and in Pre-school

Kerstin Nauclér , Sally Boyd
1-13
Abstract Views : 437
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10.36923/jicc.v1i2.361

Abstract: In this paper, we will discuss crosscultural perspectives on Turkish and Swedish children’s interaction with parents at home and pre-school teachers in the Swedish mainstream pre-school. Through their participation in various activities at home and in the pre-school, the Turkish and the Swedish children in this study are socialized into somewhat different norms for interaction, which reflect the somewhat different norms for social order,... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication

Minority Groups and Communication Apprehension An investigation of Kurdistan

Diyako Rahmani, Stephen M. Croucher
1-18
Abstract Views : 596
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10.36923/jicc.v17i1.732

Abstract: This study explores communication apprehension among the Iranian Kurdish minority group. Based on a sample of 157 self-administered surveys, the study investigates the relative communication apprehension (CA) score of Iranian Kurds and the influence of sex, age, and education on CA. Results revealed Kurds are relatively less apprehensive than many other cultures. It was also revealed that women have significantly higher levels of dyadic,... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

The social neuroscience of persuasion approach to the religious intercultural communication: A conceptual evidence from Sidhwa’s novel ‘An American Brat’

Muhammad Zammad Aslam, Ahmad Alsharairi, Sami Hussein Hakeem Barzani, Rasha Alyaqoub, Norhafezah...
1-11
Abstract Views : 2223
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10.36923/jicc.v24i2.629

Abstract: The study aims to understand the influence of religio-cultural right-wing persuasion in intercultural communication, as exhibited in a novel representing Pakistani national culture and Parsee minority culture. The methodology involves directed qualitative content analysis of Bapsi Sidhwa’s novel “An American Brat,” using a conceptual model/framework adapting/extracting coding protocol from Morin and Renvoisé’s model to analyze communication... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Cultural Practices as Drivers of Forest Preservation: An Ethnographic Study of the Tobelo Ethnic Group

Fairul Zabadi, Kaniah Kaniah, Purwaningsih Purwaningsih, Cahyo Pamungkas, Mujahid Taha, Sutejo...
49-60
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10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1127

Abstract: The Tobelo ethnic group in North Halmahera faces increasing deforestation driven by mining activities and illegal logging, despite their longstanding cultural traditions dedicated to forest preservation. This study aims to explore the forms of local wisdom that continue to guide the Tobelo community in sustainable forest management. Using a qualitative ethnographic approach, data were collected through field observations, in-depth interviews,... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

An Exploratory Test of the Effects of Computer-assisted Intercultural Training: A Possible Means for Reducing Ethnic Conflict?

Eunkyong Lee Yook
1-06
Abstract Views : 437
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10.36923/jicc.v13i2.658

Abstract: In an attempt to find a solution to the problems of ethnic conflict Intercultural Sensitizers, a form of intercultural training, were tested in this research In the first study, an exploratory study of the effects of interactive digital intercultural training showed that the difference between pretest and posttest scores of these seventeen participants was significant (p < .0001), i.e. there was an improved attitude change towards African... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Intercultural Communication and Ethnic Identity

Jelena Durovic
1-14
Abstract Views : 723
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10.36923/jicc.v8i1.452

Abstract: This study’s main objective was to identify reactions triggered when individuals partaking in an intercultural communication interaction believe that there is a discrepancy between the way they identify themselves ethnically and the way they are perceived. In addition, I examined how their reactions can influence the interactions in question. The study showed that reactions caused by perceived misconceptions of one’s ethnic identity are... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication

Western Balkans: It’s Complicated An Inter-ethnic Communication Interdisciplinary Examination

Blerim Limani, Driton Majlichi, Mehmet Aslan, Shalva Kikalishvili, Daniel Brown
132-143
Abstract Views : 2203
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10.36923/jicc.v24i1.324

Abstract: The western Balkans are persistently grappling with its unfavorable inter-ethnic reputation. Although political toleration has been consistently proposed as a solution for inter-ethnic tensions, this paper argues for the adoption of the Coordinated Management of Meaning (CMM) framework, offering a fresh perspective to an old problem. Rooted in the 'communication perspective', CMM provides a crucial platform for stakeholders to interact... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies

Semantic Knowledge Graphs for Intercultural and Ethnographic Diversity in the Greater Mekong Subregion

Wirapong Chansanam, Lan Thi Nguyen, Chunqiu Li, Christopher Khoo Soo Guan
11-24
Abstract Views : 1320
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10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1161

Abstract: This study aims to design, develop, and evaluate a semantic knowledge graph (KG) and web application that ethically and effectively represents the ethnographic diversity of 375 ethnic groups across Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, and China. Addressing the limitations of conventional Knowledge Organization Systems (KOS), the project integrates semantic web technologies with community-informed data to capture complex relationships... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication

Communication Apprehension, Self-Perceived Communication Competence, and Willingness to Communication in Singapore

Stephen M. Croucher, Dale Hample, Diyako Rahmani, Kari Sakkinen
1-12
Abstract Views : 802
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10.36923/jicc.v16i1.708

Abstract: Based in the assertion that different cultures value aspects of communication differently, this study explored the position of Singapore on the continuum of communication apprehension (CA), self-perceived communication competence (SPCC), and willingness to communicate (WTC). Responses were obtained from 209 self-identified ethnic-Chinese born in Singapore and 105 Malay immigrants. The results revealed ethnic-Chinese to have low self-reported... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

In the Eyes of the Chinese Affective Construction of Cultural Identity

Hsin-I Cheng
1-14
Abstract Views : 613
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10.36923/jicc.v14i2.674

Abstract: There are officially 56 ethnic groups in China, and of its 1.2 billion people, more than 95% are identified as Han [China] people (State Ethnic Affairs Commission of PRC 2011). Yet the ways in which ‘Chineseness’ has been researched in the field of communication have mostly employed a geographical focus and been reduced to a singular ethnic, national, and cultural salience (So 2010). This article employs Ahmed’s (2004) model of the... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Reflections on the Function of National Images in Intra- and Intercultural Communication

Jens Allwood
1-16
Abstract Views : 1054
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10.36923/jicc.v21i2.10

Abstract: This paper presents an analysis and some reflections on the nature of national-ethnic images (mostly visual) in intercultural and intra-cultural communication. We discuss some of the functions and possible principles of national-ethnic images for “soft power” and “national branding”. The discussion is illustrated by examples of positive and negative self- and other-images from different nations with different purposes and the images are... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies

Internet social networks: An escape from traditional Reality for Arab-Bedouin Youth in unfamiliar Villages

Aref abu-gweder
24-31
Abstract Views : 1121
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10.36923/jicc.v24i3.878

Abstract: The objective of this research is to explore the impact of social media networks on the daily experiences of Arab-Bedouin adolescents. The study is based on semi-structured interviews with of 30 male youths from unrecognized villages in 2023. The outcomes highlight the significance of social media networks as an indispensable communication tool for males within a traditional societal structure, particularly for establishing connections with... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies

The Influence of American Popular Culture on Chinese English Majors: A Structural Equation Modelling Study

Yanfei Li, Ahmad Yahya Dawod, Michael Harris, Somsak Chanaim
44-57
Abstract Views : 3692
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10.36923/jicc.v24i3.870

Abstract: Over the past 40 years, China has become progressively more open and integrated into globalization, including foreign-made movies and TV shows. The influence of American popular culture extends to English majors, who are among the most likely to be shaped by Hollywood’s ‘soft power.’ This research examines how their attitudes and behaviors are influenced by these depictions of American culture and values, and how this shapes their future... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

From "Silent Minority" to Collective Protests in Real Life: Tension, Resistance and Online Identity Discourse of Overseas Chinese

Aimei Yang
1-16
Abstract Views : 628
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10.36923/jicc.v10i1.498

Abstract: This study examines how overseas Chinese in the U.S used their online narratives to articulate their individual identities, and to form a shared group identity. What is more, during April 2008, rallies and protests were organized by these online discussion groups. The analysis of participants’ narratives demonstrates the emancipatory potential of the Internet, that is, online discussion helps members of a marginalized group form a united... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Culturally Congruent And Linguistically Correct Translations Of Proms As A Basis For Communication In Healthcare

Lise-Merete ALPERS, Ingrid Hanssen
14-21
Abstract Views : 2801
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10.36923/jicc.v22i3.83

Abstract: Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are questionnaires used in clinical settings to provide information of a patient’s health status. In encounters with ethnic minority patients, translations of these are needed. However, producing linguistically correct and culturally congruent translations of PROMs is complicated. The aim of the study was to investigate the challenges of translating PROMs according to standard translatory rules. The... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Intercultural Awareness via Improvements in Intercultural Communication: The Need for Change in Japan

Rong Zhang, Dennis C. McCornac
1-12
Abstract Views : 608
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10.36923/jicc.v13i2.659

Abstract: The forces of globalization and intercultural awareness have profound impacts on Japan, a country which places high priority on its cultural identity. Over the past decades, however, the continuation of propagandising a mono ethnic nation-state has become more difficult, if not impossible, due to economic integration and demographic changes. This paper discusses the current state of intercultural awareness in Japan and highlights the... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

The challenge of bilingualism in a multilingual society: The Bolivian Case

Live Drange Danbolt
1-15
Abstract Views : 840
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10.36923/jicc.v11i3.533

Abstract: Bolivia is a multilingual society recognising as many as 36 different ethnic groups with more or less different languages. The attitude towards bilingualism is based on experiences acquired over centuries through a history characterized by a minority ruling the majority. As in the other Latin American countries the ruling elite of Spanish descent has systematically neglected the culture and languages of the indigenous peoples. The Educational... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Political Campaign Ethics on Twitter Based on Local Ethnic in Indonesia

Syukri Syukri, Dadang Hidayat, Atwar Bajari, Hafied Cangara
109-116
Abstract Views : 1530
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10.36923/jicc.v23i3.130

Abstract: The purpose of the study is to examine opportunities in terms of the ethics of political campaigns based on the philosophy of local ethnic Bugis during the 2018 election of the Governor of South Sulawesi on Twitter. The study used a quantitative research design using a survey method. In the study, descriptive content analysis was applied to define the narrative of political campaign ethics based on Bugis's Philosophy on Twitter. The research... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Outcome-Oriented and Process-Oriented Frameworks on Biculturalism

Hyun-Hee Heo, Min-Sun Kim
1-14
Abstract Views : 684
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10.36923/jicc.v13i1.611

Abstract: This review attempts to answer the question, “How do individuals develop bicultural identities?” With today’s rapid globalization, not only are individuals increasingly mobile but also possess an unprecedented level of psychological interconnectedness. A growing number of cross-cultural researchers have examined the dynamic aspects of individuals’ cultural identities and the processes of their formation beyond stereotypical frameworks. Over... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Changing intercultural attitudes over time

Félix Neto
1-11
Abstract Views : 524
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10.36923/jicc.v6i2.428

Abstract: Diversity is increasing within the Europe, and in Portugal in particular, and higher education will likely play a key role in preparing people to function in this new environment. This study assessed the effectiveness of an Intercultural Relations course at changing student levels of attitudes towards diversity and feelings of self-worth. The results indicated that the course had a positive impact on the multicultural ideology and increased... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Traditional Mapuche education. Contribution for an Intercultural Education

Hilda Llanqinao Trabol, Olga Rebolledo Piña, Claudio Briceño Olivera
1-06
Abstract Views : 474
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10.36923/jicc.v8i1.455

Abstract: The intercultural education is presented as an initiative of our society to incorporate ethnic groups in the vision of the world, which is constructed through education. Unfortunately, the main contribution that the ancestral cultures make to the curriculum is based on some idiomatic aspects and cultural manifestations (rites and ceremonies). According to our point of view, this vision is rather restricted, because it ignores or does not know... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Exploring Communication Competence and Psychological Health: A Study of Cross-cultural Adaptation among Young Korean Immigrants (1.5ers) in the U.S.

Yang-Soo Kim
1-10
Abstract Views : 668
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10.36923/jicc.v12i1.590

Abstract: The present study examines the communication experiences of young Korean immigrants and their psychological adjustment in the United States. Y. Y. Kim’s (1988, 2001) Cross-cultural Adaptation Theory provides the basis for offering an explanation of the theoretical linkage between host communication competence, host/ethnic interpersonal communication, host/ethnic mass communication and psychological adjustment in the United States. A... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Health Service Provision in a Huichol Community in Mexico: an issue of Intercultural Communication

Saul Santos García, Karina Ivett Verdín Amaro
1-12
Abstract Views : 542
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10.36923/jicc.v11i2.530

Abstract: In Mexico, there is a high incidence of health-related problems among indigenous ethnic groups that are otherwise prevented and have a low impact in non-indigenous rural communities. The Mexican Ministry of Health acknowledges that this problem may be in part due to the fact that the vision of the indigenous patient regarding health issues has been omitted from official programmes. In this paper we show that although understanding cultural... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Implications of Universal and Parochial Behavior for Intercultural Communication

James Leigh
1-15
Abstract Views : 560
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10.36923/jicc.v2i2.377

Abstract: Human behavior is striking for it is the same and yet different. Many common behaviors are displayed by humans around the world whatever their race or ethnic heritage. And yet there are also unique parochial behaviors among various peoples. That is behaviors that are bound to a particular culture or ethnic group in their locale or milieu. Of course the interaction of different cultures may lead to common cultural phenomena and behaviour... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication

Social Desirability Bias among Prejudice Instruments An Integrated Threat

Stephen M Croucher, Elvis Nshom, Diyako Rahmani, Cheng Zeng
1-05
Abstract Views : 720
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10.36923/jicc.v19i2.781

Abstract: A considerable amount of research has examined the extent to which members of dominant cultures perceive minority groups as threatening their way of life. While various instruments measure these perceptions of threat, few researchers have empirically analysed the statistical properties of these scales. Specifically, studies have not adequately explored social desirability of threat scales. The current study investigates the extent to which... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Resilience in a Cross-Cultural Perspective: How resilience is generated in different cultures

Arve Gunnestad
1-21
Abstract Views : 1432
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10.36923/jicc.v6i1.416

Abstract: In this study I will explore how resilience is related to culture. Do different cultures generate resilience in different ways? As a background I present a model of resilience developed from a review of a number of studies as well as my own research. This model shows how the various protective factors can be divided into three main groups, and how different combinations of these factors develop resilience through some basic psychological... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Resilience in Minorities

Arve Gunnestad, Anne-Mari Larsen, Stella Nguluka
1-18
Abstract Views : 505
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10.36923/jicc.v10i1.493

Abstract: In this study we compare the situation of two minorities, the San people of Botswana and the Travellers in Norway. We want to explore how their way of life, their culture, travelling then want to show how knowledge of resilience and protective factors can be important for the survival and development of minority cultures in general and for the life and education of children in particular. [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Intercultural communication or parallel cultures? The Swiss example with special regard to the Rhaeto-Romance situation

Ingmar Söhrman
1-14
Abstract Views : 475
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10.36923/jicc.v4i1.395

Abstract: Politically correct terminology often fails to describe actual reality. Switzerland is commonly held up as an example of accomplished multiculturalism and multilingualism. Although appealing, this image is also fairly erroneous as the German majority and French "dominant" minority seem to live separate lives. Likewise, Italian and Rhaeto-Romance are generally marginalized and rarely either spoken or understood by the French- and... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Linguistics and Language

Unveiling Discursive Strategies and Ideologies: A Critical Analysis of Migration Discourse in Turkish Newspapers

Awham Rashid Mohammed
58-69
Abstract Views : 2680
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10.36923/jicc.v24i3.848

Abstract: The portrayal of migrants in the media is frequently shaped by a variety of discursive strategies aimed at influencing public perception. This study examines the discursive strategies employed by two prominent Turkish newspapers, Daily Sabah and Duvar , and the underlying ideologies that drive the selection and utilization of such strategies. The theoretical framework guiding this study draws upon Reisigl’s (2017) model, providing a... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication

How Muslim Students Perceive Australia and Australians: A National Survey

Abe Ata
1-11
Abstract Views : 535
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10.36923/jicc.v16i2.716

Abstract: Outlined below are selected results of a 5 year long national survey which Dr Abe Ata was commissioned to carry out in Australia. The survey investigated the knowledge, values and attitudes of 430 Year 11 and 12 Muslim students in 10 Muslim High schools towards the mainstream Australian society. The percentage of female participant students (57) was slightly higher than male students (43). Almost the entire sample (93) declared themselves to... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Special Collections Globalisation or Glocalisation? Intercultural.....

I wish that I could have friends: The Intercultural Friendship Experience of Omani Students at US Universities

Mohammed Juma Alkharusi, Reynaldo Gacho Segumpan
28-42
Abstract Views : 2911
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10.36923/jicc.v24i1.274

Abstract: The domain of intercultural friendships between international and host national students represents a pivotal aspect of international higher education and intercultural communication. In response to the evident research gap within this realm, we conducted a phenomenological inquiry to explore how eight Omani students establish friendships with US host students and the factors that might either facilitate or impede these intercultural... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Education

EFL College Programmes In Egypt And Saudi Arabia: Advantages And Difficulties In Intercultural Instruction

Mohamed Amin Mekheimer, Abdulaziz Fageeh
128-143
Abstract Views : 1982
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10.36923/jicc.v24i2.646

Abstract: The present study evaluated faculty and student perceptions of the challenges and benefits of intercultural and multicultural education in EFL college classrooms. Using the descriptive approach through survey, the study further investigates the benefits and barriers to inter/multicultural education in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, including content integration, acculturation pedagogy, and the incorporation of cultural knowledge in English as a... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Crossing Linguistic Bridges: Unravelling the Art of Persuasion Among Albanian Writers in Greek

Alexandra E. Vasilopoulou, George S. Ypsilandis
117–127
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10.36923/jicc.v24i2.805

Abstract: Pragmalinguistic (PML) failure complicates intercultural communication in both productive and receptive modes. This paper attempts to unravel the persuasive strategies used by Albanians writing in Greek and further record the overall suitability score they received when assessed by Greek teachers (n=176). A protocol sample of extracted persuasive strategies was created to be used for further investigation, with respect to their suitability.... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Filipino Americans and the Glass Ceiling: A Quantitative Analysis of Cultural Adherence, Assertiveness, and Management

Abby Hamilton, Daniel G. J. Kuchinka
66-76
Abstract Views : 5742
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10.36923/jicc.v22i4.45

Abstract: With a sample of 473 Filipino Americans in 35 states in the United States, this quantitative study was designed to investigate factors which surround Filipino Americans’ glass ceiling challenges in attaining higher-level positions in the workplace. The investigation explored the related variables, including years of management experience, adherence to two dimensions of Filipino cultural values (interpersonal norms and conservatism), and... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies Gender Studies

Analysis of Gender Discourse Bias and Gender Discrimination in Social Media: A Case Study of the TikTok Platform

Qingxia Yin, Karmilah Binti Binti Abdullah
93-102
Abstract Views : 17360
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10.36923/jicc.v24i2.802

Abstract: In the contemporary landscape of new media, social media platforms, particularly exemplified by TikTok, offer female users accessible and cost-effective means for self-expression and communication. However, this study reveals that such platforms, despite their apparent openness and liberality, have not effectively challenged or changed the persistent and deep-rooted issue of gender discrimination that women face. This research adopts a... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Examining Singaporean Students’ Perceptions of Quality Interaction with International Students During an Intercultural Communication Course

Blake Hendrickson
70-82
Abstract Views : 3757
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10.36923/jicc.v25i1.1043

Abstract: This investigation identifies contextual characteristics associated with meaningful intercultural interactions between domestic students enrolled in a 13-week intercultural communication course and international students. After participating in an international student welcome and games event and three cultural encounters, domestic students completed post-activity reflection surveys that included a quality intercultural interaction scale and... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Internet use ad cross-cultural adaptation.Testing a Model of Internet Use in the Cross-Cultural Adaptation Context

Ying Wang, Shaojing Sun, Paul M. Haridakis
1-10
Abstract Views : 639
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10.36923/jicc.v9i2.484

Abstract: The growth of new  communication technologies has presented new challenges to traditional cross-cultural adaptation (CCA) research. Guided by uses and  gratifications  (U&G) theory, we proposed a model of Internet use in CCA, investigating how individual differences, Internet use motives, and Internet use influenced Chinese students’ CCA. Eight Internet use motives were identified in the CCA context, including social... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies Education

Managing the unmanageable: curriculum challenges and teacher strategies in multicultural preschools in Sweden

Jonas Stier, Margareta Sandström
1-13
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10.36923/jicc.v18i3.767

Abstract: In its political ambitions and pedagogical spirit to address an increasingly diverse population, the Swedish national curriculum for the preschool contains contradictory or even conflicting goals. On the one hand, the curriculum stipulates openness to, tolerance for and appreciation of cultural, ethnic, religious and social differences, and respect for the unique background of children. On the other hand, it stresses universal human rights... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies Intercultural Communication

A Monolithic “Dead End” or a “Hybrid Exit”? Cultural Hybrids Facing National Image Construction & Their Role in the History of Intercultural Communication

Agnieszka Dudek
1-04
Abstract Views : 521
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10.36923/jicc.v17i2.738

Abstract: Intercultural communication in the context of national construction is often associated exclusively with our era of globalization. But, in fact, it has been present for over 150 years, in reference to multi-ethnic regions, in particular. Therefore, the paper goes back to the origins of cultural hybridity as a historical and intercultural phenomenon, facing the emergence of national image construction, in order to gain a deeper understanding... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Reel Life Methodology Developing intercultural competence through film fragments and dialogue in South Africa

Eva Lambertsson Björk, Jutta Eschenbach, Lynette Webb
1-15
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10.36923/jicc.v17i2.740

Abstract: South Africa is a multicultural country; however, the politics of the past have resulted in teachers from diverse cultures being ignorant of the mores of others with whom they interact. Teachers thus risk transferring preconceived knowledge and attitudes into the classroom. The aim of this study was to explore to what extent the methodology of Reel Life can promote the development of intercultural competence among South African teachers.... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Chinese Proverbs in Chinese Media in English Intercultural Communication Perspective

Olga V. Nikolaeva, Chen Shumei, Maria Panina
1-15
Abstract Views : 700
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10.36923/jicc.v17i3.746

Abstract: The study of ethnic proverbs in intercultural communication in English has recently become a promising research perspective. Chinese media in English, which communicate China’s message to the world, abound in native proverbs. In media coverage of international issues Chinese proverbs present an effective tool of China’s interaction with other countries. Proverbs convey China’s standpoint indirectly but firmly and may be viewed as China’s... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication

Interethnic bridging social capital and the significance of ethnocentric interethnic interaction within Malaysian universities

Somayeh Mortazavi Ganji Ketab, Ezhar Bin Tamam, Jusang Bolong, Saeed Pahlevan Sharif
1-17
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10.36923/jicc.v16i3.726

Abstract: This article explores the possible theoretical relationships of ethnocentrism (independent variable) and interethnic interaction (mediating variable) with interethnic bridging social capital (IBSC) (dependent variable). Interethnic bridging social capital is extremely noticeable that there is a lack of such investigation in specifically Malaysian public universities. In an attempt to clarify the current situation, a survey questionnaire was... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Тhe History of the Acculturation Concept

Ludmila Sokolskaya, Arturas Valentonis
31-43
Abstract Views : 1600
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10.36923/jicc.v20i3.310

Abstract: The historical concept of acculturation proposed by American researchers in the early 19th Century is important nowadays. The object of contemporary scientific knowledge is intercultural interaction not so much between individual ethnic groups or nationalities but between prominent cultural systems or civilizations. The idea of analyzing the concept of acculturation in the historical aspect seems quite timely: migration processes that have... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Intercultural dialogue A tool for young people to address exclusion in southern Africa

Charaf Ahmimed, Sofia Quesada-Montano
1-13
Abstract Views : 608
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10.36923/jicc.v19i2.779

Abstract: This article aims to develop understanding about how intercultural dialogue can pave the way for more inclusive societies. Four intercultural dialogues were held, one in each of the following countries: Malawi, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. They addressed important topics such as cultural identity, gender inequality, and power imbalances in access to education or employment, with young people from diverse ethnic origins (e.g. Tonga, Shona and... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies

Identifying and Resolving Conflicts Using Local Wisdom: A Qualitative Study

Jusmianti Garing, Winci Firdaus, Herianah Herianah, Muhammad Ridwan, Erniati Erniati, Satwiko...
69-81
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10.36923/jicc.v23i3.156

Abstract: For a long time, Maluku civilization has been heterogeneous. It can be seen in differences in ethnicity, beliefs, language, and culture, creating conflicts. This research intends to identify and resolve conflicts utilizing local wisdom, particularly regional language, and cultural viewpoints. It is a descriptive qualitative study that adopts an ethnolinguistic perspective to analyze data. Data was collected through participatory observation... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Perceived challenges living and integrating into Finnish society: A study among immigrants in Finland

Elvis Nshom, Shomaila Sadaf, Ilkhom Khalimzoda
31-42
Abstract Views : 5509
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10.36923/jicc.v22i3.82

Abstract: The number of immigrants living in Finland has significantly increased since the 1990s. It can be challenging to live and integrate into a new society. This study explores the challenges immigrants face living and integrating into Finnish society. Drawing on data collected from 103 immigrants living in Finland, this study shows that the challenges immigrants face integrating into Finnish society can be classified into four main categories:... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Special Collections Intercultural Communication And Professional Practice...

Interpersonal Intercultural Adaptation Orientations: A Qualitative Study of Engineering Professionals

Brent Jesiek, Samantha Lapka, Kris Acheson, Franki Kung
19-31
Abstract Views : 2014
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10.36923/jicc.v26i1.1324

Abstract: Professionals in engineering and many other fields are often expected to work on global teams, setting the stage for frequent interpersonal interactions that span cultural boundaries. To further investigate the nature of such experiences, the findings presented in this paper are based on data collected via interviews and focus groups with 23 technical professionals who had varying levels of exposure to intercultural teamwork. Using an... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies

Interplay of Culture Mixing Aversion and Acculturative Flourishing: An Exploration among Mainland Chinese Sojourners in Hong Kong

Frank Tian-fang Ye, Emma E. Buchtel, Xiaozi Gao
18-27
Abstract Views : 2252
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10.36923/jicc.v24i1.245

Abstract: This research investigates the impact of disgust towards culture mixing on acculturation and life satisfaction among mainland Chinese sojourners adapting to life in Hong Kong. In Study 1, drawing from previous research, we developed a measurement tool for assessing disgust towards mainland China-Hong Kong culture mixing and validated it in a sample of mainland Chinese students. We then conducted two longitudinal studies (Study 2 and 3) to... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Intergroup Contact, Perceived Attitudes, and Immigrants’ Attitudes Towards Locals: The Case of Immigrants Living in Finland

Elvis Nshom
146-154
Abstract Views : 1995
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10.36923/jicc.v23i4.140

Abstract: Research on immigrant-host attitudes in Finland has flourished significantly over the past two decades. However, most of this research has focused on Finnish attitudes towards immigrants. Studies that examine immigrants’ perception of the type of attitudes Finns have towards immigrants and immigrants’ own attitude toward Finns are hard to come by. This study examines the relationship between intergroup contact and the perception immigrants... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Effect of Biographical Variables on Employees' Adaptation to Intercultural Communication in a University of Technology

Maria Mushaathoni
133-145
Abstract Views : 1587
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10.36923/jicc.v23i4.191

Abstract: Effective intercultural communication is one possible way of improving intercultural competency and ultimately assisting an organisation to achieve success. Employees from different cultural backgrounds are required to adapt and accommodate each other in intercultural communication interactions. Therefore, this article sought to establish the effects of biographical variables on employees at a university of technology. An online... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Education

Exploring The Possibility of Using Khelobedu As A Medium of Instruction: Teachers And Subject Advisors’ Perspectives

Tsebo Ramothwala, Itani Peter Mandende, Madoda Cekiso
119-128
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10.36923/jicc.v24i3.895

Abstract: The study sought to elicit the perceptions of teachers and subject advisors towards the use of Khelobedu, which is a dialect, as a medium of instruction. This study followed a qualitative approach, through which data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with 8 Foundation Phase teachers and 2 subject advisors in Mopani District. The study revealed that teachers and subject advisors are of the view that Khelobedu would benefit the... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication

Representation of Human Struggle With Dwarfism In Ghanaian And Nigerian Movies

Maxwell Opoku, Lilian Frimpomaa, Ebenezer Mensah Gyimah, Cecilia Opoku
89-99
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10.36923/jicc.v25i4.1160

Abstract: Dwarfism is a rare genetic condition characterised by short stature. In many countries, including Ghana and Nigeria, anecdotal evidence indicates the employment of persons with dwarfism as actors and actresses in movies. However, there are limited studies on the experiences of persons with dwarfism within an African context. The current study attempted to fill this knowledge gap by exploring the portrayal of persons with dwarfism in African... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Diversity Contact: The Relationship of Positive and Negative Intergroup Contact with Assimilation and Multiculturalism

Petia Genkova, Henrik Schreiber
164-182
Abstract Views : 1587
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10.36923/jicc.v25i2.1096

Abstract: The present study investigates how positive and negative intergroup contact experiences relate to attitudes toward multiculturalism and assimilation, and examines whether these relationships are mediated by intergroup anxiety, intergroup threat, and pro-diversity beliefs. A secondary analysis was conducted using cross-sectional survey data from a sample of German university students. Structural equation modeling was applied to test the... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Avatars R Us? Discourses of Community and Embodiment in Intercultural Cyberspace

Paul McIlvenny
1-11
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10.36923/jicc.v1i1.356

Abstract: This paper examines the recent emergence of visions of globalised virtual communities who inhabit graphical versions of cyberspace implemented on the Internet. Often it is claimed that geography, nationality, 'race' and gender (are) no longer matter in these novel domains. In regard to the contemporary debates over the nature of intercultural communication, the paper considers how human communication is envisaged in these so-called... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication Linguistics and Language

Online Pravda’s Communicative Intentions Regarding the War in Ukraine: A CDA-Based Study of the Website’s Opinion Articles

Mohammed El-Astal, Abdulaziz Al-Mutawa
26-36
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10.36923/jicc.v24i2.575

Abstract: This research paper, based on Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), aimed to uncover how the opinion articles published on Pravda.ru discursively depicted the war in Ukraine and the parties involved. To achieve this, two elements of CDA analysis, namely presupposition and structural opposition, were examined. The first element was scrutinized to determine how Pravda.ru depicted the war in Ukraine (RQ1), while the second element was analyzed to... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Navigating Digital Resilience: High-Skilled International Migrants’ WeChat Use During The 2022 COVID-19 Shanghai Lockdown

Diandian Huang, Bei Ju
131-141
Abstract Views : 547
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10.36923/jicc.v26i1.1417

Abstract: The enabling and constraining roles of social media in crises motivate a dynamic approach to examining digital resilience, inherent in the interplay between technological properties and enabling conditions. To expand the literature on how migrant groups navigate digital resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, this study uses the concept of affordances as an analytical lens to examine how high-skilled international migrants in China used... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Special Collections Intercultural Communication And Professional Practice...

The Development of International Students’ Career Competencies Through Language Learning

Katrine Sonnenschein, Dr. Ragnhild Wiik
14-22
Abstract Views : 1739
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10.36923/jicc.vi.1231

Abstract: A large number of international students consider pursuing a career in Norway after completing their studies in the country. This study investigated the significance of learning Norwegian for international business school students’ career competencies in relation to working in Norway. A qualitative approach was employed, using semi-structured individual interviews and thematic analysis. The sample comprised 15 first-year international... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Developing Intercultural Competences in the Study-Abroad Programme Semester at Sea (SAS)

Claude-Hélène Mayer, Lynette Louw, Jeff Larsen
120-131
Abstract Views : 3808
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10.36923/jicc.v24i1.644

Abstract: Semester at Sea is a US-American study abroad programme during which students spend a semester on a ship studying while visiting various countries. The purpose of this article is to determine the intercultural competence development in the students during the Fall voyage through a self-assessment questionnaire. The research is anchored in a post-positivistic research paradigm, using an intercultural competence survey questionnaire to... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Multicultural Synergy and Team Performance: The Mediating Role of Cultural Integration In Malaysian Universities

Kavitha Balakrishnan, Ajitha Angusamy, Hafizul Amin Ngatlia, Miza Izwanis Mangso, Krishnaveni...
44-61
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10.36923/jicc.v26i1.1286

Abstract: This study examines the relationship between team performance and subjective well-being in multicultural organizational contexts, and the mediating role of cultural integration in these relationships. Existing research highlights that understanding well-being is essential in enhancing team outcomes, yet limited studies have explored this link across diverse work settings. These findings support using well-being as a significant predictor when... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Education Intercultural Communication

Embracing Diversity in Multi-Racial Classrooms through Pedagogical Strategies

Kofi Nkonkonya Mpuangnan
202-217
Abstract Views : 3399
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10.36923/jicc.v25i2.1075

Abstract: Creating inclusive and supportive learning environments has become critical concern in today’s diverse educational environment. In response, this study has examined the complexities of multi-racial classrooms. It focused on identifying key challenges and proposing actionable pedagogical interventions for educators. The study was grounded in Critical Race Theory which provides valuable lens for understanding and addressing challenges posed by... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Organizational Culture

How Culture Is Communicatively Constituted In Intercultural Healthcare Organizations: Leadership Sensegiving, Knowledge Sharing, And Employee Innovation

Ahmad Adeel, Ghulam Hussain, Ahmad Aziz Sheikh
32-43
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10.36923/jicc.v26i1.1409

Abstract: Healthcare organisations are increasingly intercultural workplaces in which leadership, knowledge sharing, and innovation are shaped through ongoing communicative negotiation across cultural differences. However, much existing research treats culture as a static background condition and under-theorises how leadership communication constitutes organisational realities. Drawing on intercultural communication theory, the communicative... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Cultivating Intercultural Communicative Competence in Chinese General University Students Using the Triad-Layers Model

Zheng Yang, Wilawan Champakaew, Sasima Charubusp
1-13
Abstract Views : 2444
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10.36923/jicc.v25i4.1206

Abstract: Developing intercultural communicative competence among Chinese university students is essential in the era of globalization; however, disparities persist between ranked universities and general universities. While RUs benefit from extensive internationalization resources, general universities often lack structured intercultural communication instruction and opportunities due to resource disparities, prestige, or geographic constraints, and... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Re-Examining The Validity of Hofstede's Power Distance Dimension: A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Organizational Employees In Four Countries

Jung-Soo Yi
103-114
Abstract Views : 1351
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10.36923/jicc.v26i1.1312

Abstract: The present study examines the contemporary validity and applicability of Hofstede's power distance dimension. Since the introduction of Hofstede's cultural value framework in the early 1980s, cultural, social, political, and commercial relationships among countries have undergone substantial transformation. These changes may have influenced how individuals perceive and enact power relations across intercultural contexts, making a... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Forced-Migrant Women’s Intercultural Communicative Competency Development in German as a Second Language

Bohdana Heick (Labinska), Daniel Walter
1-11
Abstract Views : 762
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10.36923/jicc.v26i2.1420

Abstract: The development of Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) has become a central component of successful second language (L2) use and social participation for all L2 learners. This is especially relevant for minoritized groups and forced migrants (i.e., refugees), as the social spaces they navigate produce challenges that traditional L2 learners may not face, and the stakes for their ability to effectively communicate are extremely high,... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Cross-Cultural Competence in Health Care: Development and Evaluation of a Multiprofessional Training

Heide Lindtner-Rudolph, Vera Mohwinkel, Mike Mösko
237-249
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10.36923/jicc.v25i2.1067

Abstract: Culturally and linguistically diverse patients face an increased risk of developing mental health disorders due to pre- and post-migration stress and are more likely to experience unequal medical treatment and higher rates of misdiagnosis, contributing to a persistent treatment gap. Cultural competence training has been shown to improve the quality of care for these patient populations. This study aimed to develop and implement a... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Reducing Ethnocultural Bias in Assessing Students’ Intercultural Competence: An Emic-Etic Approach

Susan Goldstein
18-29
Abstract Views : 4454
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10.36923/jicc.v25i2.1069

Abstract: Intercultural competence (ICC) is now widely recognized as essential to living and working in an increasingly globalized and multicultural world. As a result, considerable attention and resources are devoted to programs for enhancing and assessing ICC, particularly within post-secondary institutions. Concomitantly, these efforts have spurred a massive increase in the volume of publications focused on fostering students’ ICC.  Yet, recently,... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Management

Cultural Intelligence in International B2B Negotiations: An Exploratory Study on the Role of Intercultural Competencies

Sameh Skhiri, Imed Zaiem , Abu Elnasr Sobaih, Hussein Edrees
36-48
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10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1162

Abstract: The aim of this study is to explore the role of cultural intelligence in international business-to-business (B2B) negotiations involving culturally diverse dyads. While intercultural competencies have been widely studied, the specific contribution of cultural intelligence, viewed both as a form of intelligence and a practical competence, remains underexplored in negotiation contexts. This study addresses this gap by investigating how cultural... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Public Administration

An Intercultural Perspective on Subtitling Cultural Gaps for International Films: A Case of Fifteen Iranian Films

Saleh Sanatifar, Leelany Ayob
22-36
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10.36923/jicc.v22i4.95

Abstract: Cultural products, particularly films, are considered tools for exporting and diffusing the culture of one society to another. Films selected for international festivals are a case in point. However, subtitling such films for an audience of other languages is a demanding task. This challenge may negatively impact the films' qualification, although they may technically and aesthetically be evaluated and ranked on top. The attraction of the... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

The Use of Taboo Language in Tshivenḓa: Cultural Restrictions, Social Implications, and Changing Perspective

Mudau Mbulaheni
167-189
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10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1148

Abstract: This study examines the use and perception of taboo language in Tshivenḓa-speaking communities, with a focus on how cultural norms, social expectations, and digital communication shape linguistic behaviour. The aim is to explore the social and generational dynamics influencing taboo expressions, particularly in the context of evolving communication norms brought about by modernisation and social media. Rooted in Sociolinguistic Theory, the... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies

Respect For Race and Culture In a Modern Feminist Society: An Analysis of Beauty Product Advertising Messages on Instagram

Zinggara Hidayat, Amanda Lasha Budiman, Yudi Pratama, Shinta Mursiati Annisa, Desri F. N....
82-94
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10.36923/jicc.v23i2.114

Abstract: This research aims to analyze how beauty brands communicate their messages through Instagram advertisements and determine whether Indonesian beauty standards have changed. This research uses a qualitative approach because it is still uncommon for a qualitative approach that analyzes how and why messages are formulated in beauty advertising. This research also uses a semiology analysis method to explore the meaning of communication messages... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

How Do Chinese Street Food YouTubers Robustly Communicate Cross-Cultural Tourism Destination?

Zinggara Hidayat, Sansan Lestari Suwarno, Jane Marcella
49-69
Abstract Views : 3635
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10.36923/jicc.v24i2.556

Abstract: : The street food content of YouTubers is an intercultural communication message to promote Chinese culture to viewers around the world.  This article aims to analyze cross-cultural interactivity in physical and online intercultural communication. The research uses a qualitative content analysis method continuously produced by non-Chinese-speaking YouTubers to communicate original Chinese culture to viewers outside China. The sample... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Acculturative Stress and Socio-Demographic Influences: A Comparative Study of Asian and African International Students in China

Flemmings Fishani Ngwira, Hanna Yeshinegus Adamseged, Wellman Kondowe
191-199
Abstract Views : 1761
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10.36923/jicc.v24i4.990

Abstract: International students often face challenges in adapting to new living and learning environments. This study investigated the levels of acculturative stress and its contributing factors among Asian and African international students in five internationally recognized universities in Wuhan, Hubei. A total of 243 students participated in the study, completing a questionnaire based on an adapted version of the Acculturative Stress Scale for... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Critical Discourse Analysis of Intercultural Communication through the Lens of Multiculturality and Interraciality

Jennifer Tan-de Ramos
37-48
Abstract Views : 4659
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10.36923/jicc.v24i2.578

Abstract: Recent research on Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) has focused on the identity construction of agents within discourse. This study delves into intercultural communication through the lens of multiculturality and interraciality. Employing the CDA framework, the research investigates how online Filipino Chinese writers construct their identities and those of their readers, examining the dynamics of dominance and subordination in selected... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies

Mot nini Tradition: Dialogue with Ancestors in Noemuti Village

Inosensius Mokos, Virienia Puspita
88-99
Abstract Views : 1477
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10.36923/jicc.v24i1.185

Abstract: This study aims to describe the dialogue with the ancestors in traditional events mot nini (burning candles), which is usually done by indigenous peoples in Noemuti Village, North Central Timor. The method that was used for this study is ethnographic analysis. The research used a qualitative research method by direct observation and interviews. The description of this study is also based on a realist ethnographic analysis. From the research... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication

Exploring the Persuasiveness of Valenced Fake News: A Construal-Level Theory Perspective

Olga Novoselova, Judit Simon, Ildikó Kemény, Lóránt Dénes Dávid
156-172
Abstract Views : 1161
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10.36923/jicc.v24i4.958

Abstract: This study explores how fake news messages impact readers’ perceptions of credibility. By combining valenced framing and construal-level theory, the research examines how temporal, spatial, and mental construal dimensions can moderate the relationship between fake news and credibility. A quantitative method was adopted, applying repeated-measures ANOVA analysis. To measure framing effects, 16 negative and 16 positive fake news stories about... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Education

Education as a Strategic Domain of National Security Culture in the Information Age: A Qualitative Scoping Review

Olena Makarchuk, Olena Нrechanovska, Liudmyla Hetmanenko, Viktor Rovnyi, Nina Petrukha
26-38
Abstract Views : 599
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10.36923/jicc.v26i2.1429

Abstract: National security culture has emerged as an important factor shaping state behavior in contemporary international relations. In the current geopolitical environment, culture increasingly functions as a dimension of warfare and of national security, including information security. Drawing on a qualitative scoping review and grounded-theory-informed coding within a constructivist framework, this article examines the role of culture in the... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Special Collections Understanding Creativity: Role of Psychological...

Linking Gender To Creativity: Role of Risk Taking and Support For Creativity Towards Creative Potential of Employees

Dini Turipanam Alamanda, Adel Ahmed, Dedy Achmad Kurniady, Agus Rahayu, Israr Ahmad, Nik Alif...
1-17
Abstract Views : 3552
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10.36923/jicc.v24i1.219

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to lay its prime focus on the support for creativity that defines the self-analysis of creative capabilities and potential among men and women. Benefitting from the cross-level interactionist perspective, social role theory, and role congruity theory, this research developed an integrated multilevel model to examine gender differences in risk-taking behavior and determine how the contextual factor of support for... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Developing An Intercultural Competence Instrument In Foreign Language Teaching Context: A Study Of Chinese Students Of Spanish As A Foreign Language

Tzu Yiu Chen
44-55
Abstract Views : 2689
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10.36923/jicc.v22i4.84

Abstract: The present study aims to develop an intercultural competence (IC) instrument for Chinese students of Spanish as a Foreign Language (SFL). In order to do so, we took steps to modify the statements and confirm the validity of the IC instrument. The new instrument was validated by using exploratory factor analysis through a self-report methodology. The results showed that the instrument possessed adequate validity and reliability. The 28-item... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Chinese Intercultural Competence Scale and the External Factors of Spanish as a Foreign Language

Tzu Yiu Chen
43-55
Abstract Views : 3259
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10.36923/jicc.v23i3.240

Abstract: The current study aimed to assess the intercultural competence (IC) of Chinese students of Spanish as a foreign language (SFL) using Chen's (2019) Chinese Intercultural Competence Scale (CICS), as well as to investigate which external factors influence the acquisition of IC in the field of SFL. The quantitative data from the study show that the participants' IC level was neither high nor low. Their level of IC was affected by age, study... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

The Significance of Postcolonial Studies for The Cognitive, Socio-Affective, And Procedural Objectives In Multicultural Foreign Language Teaching

Volker Raddatz
100-108
Abstract Views : 1821
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10.36923/jicc.v24i1.561

Abstract: The study of postcolonial literature and culture corresponds with recent developments in the didactics of foreign language teaching at the advanced secondary school level and, for that matter, at the university level as well. This article aims to highlight three significant interfaces connecting postcolonial and didactic discourse. Firstly, the challenge posed by the "center" to the "periphery" implies a radical change in perspective and... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Integrating Intercultural Communication and Religious Tourism: A Phenomenology Study of Cultural Worship at Loang Baloq Tomb, Indonesia

Betty Tresnawaty, Enok Risdayah
116-131
Abstract Views : 2497
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10.36923/jicc.v25i2.1100

Abstract: This study explores the lived experiences of religious tourism and intercultural communication at the Loang Baloq Tomb in West Lombok, Indonesia—a sacred site where spiritual pilgrimage and local cultural practices converge. Using a phenomenological approach, the research investigates how visitors, caretakers, and community members interact, perform rituals, and make meaning within a shared sacred environment. Drawing on interviews with 25... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Linguistics and Language

Domestication and Foreignisation in Translation Studies: A Bibliometric Analysis of WoS Core Journal Articles

Gang An
13-22
Abstract Views : 16262
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10.36923/jicc.v24i4.933

Abstract: Translation plays a vital role in globalisation by acting as a bridge of cross-cultural communication. The current study investigated 232 published Web of Science (WoS) core journal articles on domestication and foreignisation concepts in translation studies in the past two decades through bibliometric analysis. Specifically, the evolution of the concepts with major research trends, burst detection, keyword timelines, and citation networks is... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication

RETRACTED ARTICLE: Negotiating Cultural Values in Pesantren as Islamic Educational Institutions: A Case Study from Eastern Indonesia

Onok Yayang Pamungkas, Eko Suroso, Suhanah Suhanah, Novita Siswayanti, Adi Fathul Qohar, Titi...
73– 83
Abstract Views : 614
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10.36923/jicc.v26i1.1258

Abstract: This study examines the negotiation of cultural values in Lombok Islamic boarding schools through an intercultural perspective. Its main focus is to analyze how pesantren become an intercultural space for negotiating cultural diversity amid modernization, using Bourdieu's theory. A qualitative approach with critical ethnographic methods was used. Data were collected from 36 participants, in-depth interviews with key informants, and document... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies

Green Entrepreneurship Based On Local Characteristics and Culture To Support Sustainable Eco-Tourism: A Case Study

Rahmawati, Handayani, Suprapti, Airawaty, Lyna Latifah
66-75
Abstract Views : 3679
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10.36923/jicc.v23i1.71

Abstract: The research problem is that West Nusa Tenggara lacks the local characteristics to support sustainable eco-tourism and culture. The case study of the quantitative descriptive method was used to describe the motivation behind the establishment of sustainable eco-tourism, the evaluation of triple helix support factors (government, academia, and green product business actors) in the development of the ecotourism, evaluation of internal factors... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Linguistics and Language

Headlines and Hegemony: Unraveling Ideological Narratives in Arab and Western Media's Portrayal of Arab Women

Bushra Sabah, Azianura Hani Shaari, Ashinida Aladdin
82-94
Abstract Views : 2863
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10.36923/jicc.v23i4.315

Abstract: This study investigates the ideologies and strategies used in the news discourse on Arab women. Initially, it aims to analyze the macro strategies and then highlights the micro strategies used to achieve the macro strategies proposed by van Dijk. It also identifies the ideologies of the selected newspapers regarding Arab women. Four newspapers were selected: the Washington Post, Daily Mail, Arab newspaper, and Gulf Times. The findings reveal... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

The Notion of Misunderstanding in Intercultural Communication

Volker Hinnenkamp
1-13
Abstract Views : 1204
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10.36923/jicc.v1i1.350

Abstract: Misunderstanding (MU) is a central working category in Intercultural Communicaton (ICC) studies. Generally speaking, MUs have gained the role of a raison-d'être for studying ICC, in particular under the premise that the communication in question is between cultural others, thus transforming MU into intercultural MU. In other studies, conflicts, uncomfortable moments, and miscontextualization in terms of sociocultural knowledge become... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Education

Advancing Higher Vocational English Reading Instruction: The Development Protocol of the Intercultural Awareness Experiential Teaching (IAET) Model

Runyuan Chui, Lubna Ali Mohanmmed
189-202
Abstract Views : 1167
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10.36923/jicc.v24i1.546

Abstract: Higher vocational English education places significant emphasis on intercultural understanding. However, there is a notable lack of research on the reliability and validity of blended intercultural awareness teaching methodologies in higher vocational English reading education in Henan, China. This project addresses this gap by building an Intercultural Awareness Experiential Teaching (IAET) model. A pilot study conducted in a higher... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

The Interplay between Social Media and Cultural Adjustment: Analysis of the Subjective Well-Being, Social Support, and Social Media Use of Asian International Students in the U.S.

Ming Xie , Chin-Chung Chao
22-32
Abstract Views : 6002
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10.36923/jicc.v22i2.37

Abstract: This research focuses on social media use by Asian international students in the U.S. and its impacts on their subjective well-being, social support, and cultural adjustment. In-depth interviews were conducted with 17 international students from six Asian countries who are studying in a Midwestern University in the U.S. The research finds that social media helps to compensate Asian international students for the loss of social support and... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Linguistics and Language

On The Social Use Of ‘Urban Ammani Arabic’ By Adult Female Speakers In The Amman Metropolitan Area

Marwan Jarrah, Nahed Emaish, Sukayna Ali, Ekab Al-shawashreh, Yousef Al-Jabali, Bashar Kasasbeh
23-37
Abstract Views : 2017
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10.36923/jicc.v24i4.946

Abstract: This article examines the significant phenomenon of the use of what we term "Urban Ammani Arabic" (UAA) by most adult female speakers in the Amman metropolitan area, particularly when this dialect differs from the one they acquire or use in their domestic environments. To explore this, 132 adult female speakers were selected to participate in both sociolinguistic and semi-structured interviews. These interviews aimed to uncover the... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies Intercultural Communication

The Green ASEAN Culture Festival as a Strategic Educational Instrument for Enhancing Intercultural Communicative Competence

Ika Merdekawati Kusmayadi, Rinda Aunillah Sirait, Rully Khairul Anwar
93-103
Abstract Views : 2915
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10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1185

Abstract: This study investigates the implementation of cross-cultural communication through the Green ASEAN Culture Festival at Universitas Padjadjaran, positioning it as a strategic pedagogical tool for fostering intercultural competence in higher education. Employing a qualitative case study design, the research integrates data from 15 semi-structured interviews with student organizers and performers representing five academic programs, as well as... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Positioning of “Self” and “Other” in the Intercultural Art Communication: a Case Study on Chinese Reverse Glass Painting

Luxi Zhang
132-147
Abstract Views : 1033
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10.36923/jicc.v25i2.1076

Abstract: The distinction between the Self and the Other is a foundational concept across disciplines such as sociology, philosophy, cultural studies, anthropology, and psychology. This study examines the dynamic processes by which individuals position the Self and the Other in intercultural communication, with particular focus on how people interpret artistic works from unfamiliar cultures through processes of categorization and identity assignment.... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Occidentalism Revisited: Insights from Contemporary Anglophone Arab Diasporic Literature

Ahmed Shalabi, Yousef Abu Amrieh
134-145
Abstract Views : 2041
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10.36923/jicc.v24i4.977

Abstract: Occidentalism has traditionally been regarded as a theoretical perspective through which the Arab “self” represents the Western “other.” Scholars who have made critical and insightful contributions to the development of the concept of Occidentalism within Arab literary traditions include Hasan Hanafi, Rasheed El-Enany, Zahia Smail Salhi, and most recently, Ahmed Shalabi and  Yousef Abu Amrieh. Shalabi and Abu Amrieh have proposed a new... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies

How Cultural Intelligence-Based Principal Leadership Affects Teacher Task Performance: The Mediating Role of Organizational Culture and School Governance

Widodo Widodo, Jafriansen Damanik, Adolf Bastian, Chandrawaty Chandrawaty, Harsono Sariyo
172-185
Abstract Views : 2012
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10.36923/jicc.v24i2.292

Abstract: The effective significance of leadership for school organizations focuses on several elements, such as collaboration motivation and educational environment establishment. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the effects of cultural intelligence-based principal leadership (CI-BPL) on organizational culture, school governance, and teacher task performance, accompanied by the analysis of a new empirical model prioritizing the mediation... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies

“Verdant, Green, Lush:” Aboulela’s Depiction Of The Nile In River Spirit

Shireen H. Alkurdi, Yousef Abu Amrieh
161-169
Abstract Views : 1051
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10.36923/jicc.v25i4.1293

Abstract: This paper aims to examine how the Arab-British novelist Leila Aboulela portrays the distinctive relationship between her protagonist, Akuany, and the Nile in her recent novel, River Spirit (2023), set during the Mahdist Revolution (1881–1898). This study employs the geocritical approach to examine the interaction between physical spaces and human experiences, highlighting how landscapes influence identity and memory. It analyzes the river... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication

Exploring Cultural Meaning Construction in Social Media: An Analysis of Liziqi's YouTube Channel

Jingfang Li, Hamedi Mohd Adnan, Jiankun Gong
01-12
Abstract Views : 10516
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10.36923/jicc.v23i4.237

Abstract: Hall's encoding/decoding model has been widely used in mass media, but its potential in social media studies has not been explored thoroughly. To this end, this paper aims to broaden the fundamental principles and assumptions of the model and apply them to audience engagement and interaction in constructing cultural meaning through social media. By analysing the YouTube channel of Liziqi (Vlogger), this study adopts a two-stage content... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Colonial Propaganda In The Belgian Congo Through Postage Stamps (1894–1960): A Quantitative Content Analysis

Antonio Prieto-Andrés, Cayetano Fernández-Romero, María Luisa Sierra
1-17
Abstract Views : 14748
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10.36923/jicc.v25i2.1084

Abstract: Despite extensive scholarship on colonial propaganda, the use of postage stamps as tools of imperial messaging remains underexplored. This study aims to examine how Belgium employed postage stamps to construct and disseminate propagandistic narratives about its African colony, the Belgian Congo. Using quantitative content analysis, the research analyses a corpus of 149 stamps issued between 1894 and 1960, tracing how visual themes evolved... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Women, Faith, and Power: Intercultural Tensions In Aceh’s Election Supervision

Ellisa Vikalista, Hardi Warsono, Rina Martini, Dewi Erowati
149-160
Abstract Views : 962
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10.36923/jicc.v25i4.1294

Abstract: Legally, the law in Indonesia has regulated and mandated female representation of 30%, but in the Aceh election supervisory institution, the representation figure does not reach the threshold. Aceh, as a province that was given the privilege of Sharia autonomy, actually experienced a deficit of representation, not caused by theological reasons, but because of structural obstacles and institutional bias. This study aims to evaluate the... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Language Learning And Peace: Does Multilingual Experience Contribute To Reducing Nationalistic Sentiments? A Structural Equation Model And Fuzzy Set Analysis

Yuzhe Gary Sun, Susanne M Reiterer
72-88
Abstract Views : 1361
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10.36923/jicc.v25i4.1251

Abstract: Amid the resurgence of exclusionary nationalism and intercultural tensions, understanding how linguistic diversity shapes social attitudes has become increasingly vital. This study investigates how multilingual experience influences nationalism-related affective orientations among Chinese participants, focusing on the ways in which multilingual exposure interacts with mental aggression and intercultural communicative attitudes to shape... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

"Oi! Skins": Trans-Atlantic Gay Skinhead Discourse on the Internet

James Haines
1-06
Abstract Views : 759
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10.36923/jicc.v1i1.349

Abstract: For about a year and a half now I have been studying non-racist and anti-racist skinheads and their look-alike neo-nazi "bonehead" cousins, using skin websites, e-mail lists and newsgroups as my primary source of data. As I have had no face-to-face contact with my informants, my approach might be called discourse-centered ethnography. At a Cultural Studies conference in June 1998 I reported on an ether community of US and Canadian gay skins... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies Intercultural Communication

Awajún Pottery, Gender, and Transformation: From Social Prestige to Market Logic

Alondra Oviedo, Alex Melendez, Stefany Zabarburu, Erick Abanto López
104-115
Abstract Views : 1740
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10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1157

Abstract: Pottery making among the Awajún has historically been a feminine practice that intertwined technical expertise, symbolic prestige, and community legitimacy. In recent decades, however, this practice has been reshaped by market-oriented logics and "cultural rescue" initiatives that have altered its original meanings and social functions. This study explores how the transformation of traditional Awajún pottery, historically a ritual, feminine,... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Comparative Study of the Utilization of Social Media by Indigenous Religious Organizations in Indonesia: The Cases of Paguyuban Budaya Bangsa and Lalang Rondor Malesung

Wiwik Novianti, Agoeng Noegroho, Muhammad Yamin, Leviane J.H. Lotulung, Desmiwati Desmiwati
30-45
Abstract Views : 5165
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10.36923/jicc.v25i2.1032

Abstract: This study explores the use of social media by indigenous religious organizations in Indonesia to preserve cultural identity and teachings amidst the challenges of the digital era. Focusing on two contrasting cases—Paguyuban Budaya Bangsa (PBB) in Central Java and Lalang Rondor Malesung (Laroma) in North Sulawesi—the research examines how each organization approaches digital adaptation within its social and cultural context. PBB, with its... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Reaction Profiles by Americans, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese on ‘Skeletons in the Family Closet’ Topics

Charles McHugh
1-13
Abstract Views : 591
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10.36923/jicc.v1i1.355

Abstract: Americans, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese ( N =250) rated 57 random proposed conversation topics on a five-point scale (i.e., very good, good, neutral, bad, very bad) to a same-culture, same-sex school friend. Five factors emerge and are characterized as:  Familial Biographical Data ,  Skeletons in the Family Closet ,  Small Talk Topics ,  Personal Information Topics , and  Intimate Relations Topics . For the... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication

The Power of Virality: Source Credibility, Moral Emotions, and Social Engagement Driving Public Mobilization in ‘Peringatan Darurat’ Videos

Yoma Bagus Pamungkas, Yuwanto, Muhammad Adnan, Nurul Hasfi, Richiana Hapsari
25-35
Abstract Views : 1785
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10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1115

Abstract: Public mobilization through digital media is reshaping civic participation worldwide, yet the underlying mechanisms remain underexplored in non-Western, collectivist societies. This study examines the viral video Peringatan Darurat, narrated by journalist Najwa Shihab, which triggered mass protests across Indonesia in response to proposed amendments to the Regional Head Election Law (UU Pilkada). Drawing on an integrative framework that... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Evaluating Multicultural Educational Experiences and Intercultural Communication Competence in an Arab Context

Fahed Al-Sumait, Marta Tryzna , Mariam Alkazemi, Edward L. Boone
64-74
Abstract Views : 3880
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10.36923/jicc.v22i2.59

Abstract: As an expatriate-majority state with a diverse multicultural and multilingual environment, Kuwait offers a distinctive opportunity for examining intercultural communication competence (ICC). This study examines the extent to which cognitive, affective, and behavioral predispositions toward ICC are present within the context of higher education by examining multilingual student populations at three local universities. Using survey data from... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

The Invisible Bridge: How Foreign Tourism Professionals Foster Bridging Social Capital in Japan

Renata Andrea Szabo
101-115
Abstract Views : 4092
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10.36923/jicc.v25i2.1082

Abstract: This study investigates the role of foreign tourism professionals in Japan as key agents of bridging social capital within the tourism industry. These individuals serve as cultural mediators, interpreting Japanese traditions, social norms, and practices for international audiences while facilitating connections between local communities and global visitors. The research adopts a participatory observation approach, in which the author... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies

Implementation of Cultural Values of Traditional Houses in Learning

Malkisedek Taneo, Aleksius Madu
14-27
Abstract Views : 3310
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10.36923/jicc.v23i3.157

Abstract: This study aims to the identification of cultural values contained in the Mbaru Niang traditional house as a guide in the life of the Wae Rebo community, which can be applied to learning. The methods of this research are qualitative, using an ethnographic approach, which can be applied in learning so that an in-depth description and analysis of cultural values is obtained. Data collection by interview guidelines, observation, and... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Indonesian Seafarers’ Intercultural Communication Challenges With Multinational Crews

Budi Riyanto, Eka Nurmala, Irmi Agustina, Siti Raudhah Maidari
76-81
Abstract Views : 4008
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10.36923/jicc.v23i1.92

Abstract: The current study investigated the intercultural communication challenges among Indonesian seafarers with foreign crews at international shipping companies. Data collection was conducted through a mixed-questionnaire method, with each questionnaire consisting of 10 items distributed in Google Forms to 171 respondents. The findings revealed that the language barrier was a significant issue among Indonesian seafarers to communicate and... [...] Read more

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Digital Stress and Psychological Outcomes in Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants: A Systematic Literature Review

Yining Liu, Mohd. Khairie Ahmad
1-18
Abstract Views : 2075
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10.36923/jicc.v26i1.1202

Abstract: This SLR was conducted in the field of digital communication in the specific context of intercultural communication. The main purpose of this SLR was to assess studies on psychological outcomes, anxiety, self-efficacy, and social media fatigue (SMF) among digital natives and digital immigrants who use social media and experience social media overload (SMO). Unlike meta-analyses, which statistically combine effect sizes, the present study was... [...] Read more

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