The impact of Muslim international students' religiosity on their intercultural communication competence: A case of Malaysia

This study aims to highlight the importance of religion in influencing intercultural communication competence (ICC). Previous studies have identified the importance of religion and recommended to address the association between religion and ICC. Following the same line, this study considered Asian c...

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Published in:Paradigms (Lahore, Pakistan) Pakistan), 2020-01, Vol.14 (1), p.219-224
Main Authors: Nadeem, Muhammad Umar, Mohammed, Rosli, Dalib, Syarizan, Mumtaz, Samavia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Culture
Empathy
Foreign students
Higher education
Intercultural communication
Muslims
Religion
Researchers
Variables
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Summary:This study aims to highlight the importance of religion in influencing intercultural communication competence (ICC). Previous studies have identified the importance of religion and recommended to address the association between religion and ICC. Following the same line, this study considered Asian context of Malaysia as it is an Islamic state. Theoretical support was considered from anxiety uncertainty management theory. Two main categories of religion are addressed in this study: religious affiliation and commitment (religiosity). In terms of religious affiliation, only Muslim international students (N=224) were approached. For religious commitment, the religiosity of students is measured. Data was collected through survey questionnaire and analyzed in SPSS and AMOS. The findings revealed that religiosity has a strong impact on ICC of Muslim international students. In addition, they are also able to understand and give respect to the cultural and religious differences during communication with others which enables their competence in intercultural communication.
ISSN:1996-2800
2410-0854
DOI:10.24312/193014031