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The Contribution of Organized Activity to Cultural Sensitivity and Personal and Social Development: A Structural Equation Model

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  • Junhyoung Kim
  • Jinmoo Heo
  • In Lee
  • Wonseok Suh
  • Hyangmi Kim

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Past research has demonstrated that cross-cultural contact between members of different ethnicities and races reduces negative stereotypes and improves intergroup relations, which contribute to a sense of cultural sensitivity. From a psychological perspective on cross-cultural contact, cross-cultural encounters may lead to growth experiences. Participation in organized activities may develop a sense of cultural sensitivity as well as personal and social development. Using a survey among college students, this study was conducted utilizing structural equation model to investigate the effect of organized activity involvement on cultural sensitivity and personal growth and social development. The results indicate that organized activity involvement leads to a sense of cultural sensitivity, such as cross-group friendships, intentions of crosscultural contacts and cultural awareness. In addition, participation in organized activities helps facilitate personal (e.g., self-understanding, attitudes and self-discipline) and social development (e.g., social relationship, social adaptations and social resources). Copyright Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 2015

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  • Junhyoung Kim & Jinmoo Heo & In Lee & Wonseok Suh & Hyangmi Kim, 2015. "The Contribution of Organized Activity to Cultural Sensitivity and Personal and Social Development: A Structural Equation Model," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 120(2), pages 499-513, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:soinre:v:120:y:2015:i:2:p:499-513
    DOI: 10.1007/s11205-014-0593-y
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