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Este estudo, de natureza quantitativa, exploratório e transversal, teve como objetivo conhecer o nível de sensibilidade intercultural de estudantes provenientes de Países Africanos de Língua Oficial Portuguesa de uma instituição do ensino superior situada no norte e interior de Portugal. Participaram 76 estudantes, maioritariamente do sexo feminino (69,74%), dos quais 7,89% eram estudantes-trabalhadores, com uma média etária de 21,86 anos (DP = 6,00). Para a recolha de dados recorreu-se ao inquérito por questionário composto por questões sociodemográficas, bem como questões alusivas à frequência de interação com pessoas de outras culturas e ao domínio de outras línguas. Recorreu-se também à escala de Sensibilidade Intercultural. Os resultados evidenciaram níveis de sensibilidade intercultural médio-altos. De salientar ainda que os níveis de sensibilidade intercultural não diferiram em função do sexo e da idade dos estudantes, nem da frequência de interação com pessoas de outra cultura. Contudo, o domínio de outra língua foi um elemento diferenciador, sendo notório que, os estudantes que dominavam outra língua que não a materna, evidenciavam maiores níveis de sensibilidade intercultural, sentiam-se mais confiantes e estavam mais implicados na interação com pessoas de outras culturas. Num contexto de ensino superior cada vez mais multicultural, a sensibilidade intercultural é uma habilidade essencial. Ainda que os dados sugiram que o contacto com pessoas de outras culturas pode favorecer o desenvolvimento da sensibilidade intercultural, futuros estudos devem aprofundar e explorar como decorre esse contacto. Da discussão destes resultados emergem recomendações no sentido de promover o (re)conhecimento pluriétnico nos estabelecimentos do ensino superior
This quantitative, exploratory, and cross-sectional study aimed to know the level of intercultural sensitivity of students from Portuguese-speaking African Countries of a higher education institution located in the north and interior of Portugal. A total of 76 students taken part, mostly female (69,74%), of which 7,89% were student-workers, with an average age of 21,86 years (SD = 6,00). Data was gathered through a survey composed of sociodemographic questions, and questions about the frequency of interaction with people from other cultures and the mastery of other languages. It also used the Intercultural Sensitivity scale. The results confirmed medium-high levels of intercultural sensitivity. It should also be noted that the levels of intercultural sensitivity didn’t differ according to students’ sex and age, nor with the frequency of interaction with people from another culture. However, mastering another language was a differentiating element. It was clear that students who mastered a language other than their mother tongue showed higher levels of intercultural sensitivity, felt more confident and were more involved in interacting with people from other cultures. In an increasingly multicultural higher education context, intercultural sensitivity is an essential skill. Although the data suggest that contact with people from other cultures can favor the development of intercultural sensitivity, future studies should deepen and explore how this contact takes place. From the discussion of the results achieved, recommendations appear to promote multi-ethnic recognition in higher education establishments
This quantitative, exploratory, and cross-sectional study aimed to know the level of intercultural sensitivity of students from Portuguese-speaking African Countries of a higher education institution located in the north and interior of Portugal. A total of 76 students taken part, mostly female (69,74%), of which 7,89% were student-workers, with an average age of 21,86 years (SD = 6,00). Data was gathered through a survey composed of sociodemographic questions, and questions about the frequency of interaction with people from other cultures and the mastery of other languages. It also used the Intercultural Sensitivity scale. The results confirmed medium-high levels of intercultural sensitivity. It should also be noted that the levels of intercultural sensitivity didn’t differ according to students’ sex and age, nor with the frequency of interaction with people from another culture. However, mastering another language was a differentiating element. It was clear that students who mastered a language other than their mother tongue showed higher levels of intercultural sensitivity, felt more confident and were more involved in interacting with people from other cultures. In an increasingly multicultural higher education context, intercultural sensitivity is an essential skill. Although the data suggest that contact with people from other cultures can favor the development of intercultural sensitivity, future studies should deepen and explore how this contact takes place. From the discussion of the results achieved, recommendations appear to promote multi-ethnic recognition in higher education establishments
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Sensibilidade intercultural Mediação intercultural Estudantes Ensino superior Research Subject Categories::SOCIAL SCIENCES::Social sciences::Education
Citation
Novo, Rosa; Prada, Ana Raquel Russo (2022). Sensibilidade intercultural: um estudo empírico com estudantes dos PALOP no ensino superior. EduSer - Revista de Educação. ISSN 1645-4774. 14:2, p. 1-10
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Instituto Politécnico de Bragança