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The Impact of Cultural Immersion Experience on Identity Transformation Process

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  • Gloria Onosu

    (Krannert School of Management, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA)

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This study focused on understanding the cultural immersion experience of students who participated in Study Abroad Programs (SAP) and Global Service Learning Programs (GSL). The study looked at how the immersion experience impacted the participants’ view of self and others upon re-entry into their local community. Specifically, we applied the perspective transformation theoretical framework to analyze the extent to which participation in cultural immersion programs transforms students’ perceptions of self and others. The analysis of the semi-structured interviews suggested that by engaging in intentional immersion and guided reflections, participants became aware of the need to reevaluate their perspectives, expectations, and assumptions about self and others. We also found that there were differences in the way participants experienced the cultural immersion process and the impact it had on cultural awareness and self-identity.

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  • Gloria Onosu, 2021. "The Impact of Cultural Immersion Experience on Identity Transformation Process," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(5), pages 1-13, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:5:p:2680-:d:512215
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    1. Oghenebruphiyo Gloria Onosu, 2020. "Cultural Immersion: A Trigger for Transformative Learning," Social Sciences, MDPI, vol. 9(2), pages 1-12, February.
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    1. Gregory-Siy Ching, 2021. "The Moderating Role of Personality in the Relationship between Internet Use and Study Abroad Difficulties," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(14), pages 1-25, July.

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