Table 2 Coding frame (based on CQS constructs)
Code | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
Metacognitive (META) | the mental capability to acquire and understand cultural knowledge | Conscious, adjusts cultural knowledge when interacting with others, checks accuracy of cultural knowledge |
Cognitive (COG) | knowledge about cultures and cultural differences | Knowledge on legal, economic systems, languages rules of other languages, values, religions, marriage systems, arts, non-verbal behaviours |
Motivational (MOT) | the capability to direct and sustain effort toward functioning in intercultural situations | Enjoy interacting with people from different cultures, confident in socializing with people from different cultures |
Behavioural (BEH) | the capability for behavioural flexibility in intercultural interactions | Change my behaviour (accent, tone, vocab., speed, nonverbal communication) when a cross-cultural interaction requires it |