Predictors of Students’ Global Competence in China, Germany, Turkey, and Mexico: A Comparative Study

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Abstract

This study examined the simultaneous influence of student- and school-level factors on students’ global competence across diverse cultural contexts in Hong Kong, Germany, Turkey, and Mexico. The sample comprised 25,677 students and 771 schools from the Program for International Student Assessment. Findings indicated that family cultural capital, students’ ICT competence, cooperation, and gender consistently affect students’ global competence across varied cultural contexts. In contrast, the effects of school location, participation in international exchange programs, and foreign language learning on students’ global competence significantly differ among diverse cultural backgrounds. Distinguishing the commonalities and differences in influences on students’ global competence across cultures guides the creation of educational strategies that foster cross-cultural understanding and global cooperation.

Authors

• Hong Zhang, East China Normal University

• Hanwei Tang, East China Normal University

• Qianyu Zhou, East China Normal University

• Fuyan Wang, East China Normal University