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Investigating Japanese University Students’ Intercultural Behavior Intent Through a Theory of Planned Behavior Model: A Longitudinal Study (96156)
Session Chair: Raymond Yasuda
Sunday, 4 January 2026 14:35
Session: Session 4 (Parallel)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 302B
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
This longitudinal study employs a Theory of Planned Behavior causal model to investigate Japanese university students’ (N=155) short-term study abroad intercultural behavior intent. Accordingly, the study hypothesized a predictive relationship between four nomological steps including: personality traits; mediators related to attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control; intercultural behavior intent; and actual intercultural behavior. Repeated measures ANOVA results demonstrated significant changes particularly for attitudes and perceived behavioral control across time. Structural equation modeling showed that data were a good fit in this theoretical framework, while providing partial evidence for our hypothesized pathways. Openness was the most robust personality trait in the model. Attitudes and subjective norms were found to be particularly significant mediators on intercultural intent. Additionally, several significant indirect effects on actual intercultural behavior were uncovered through a longitudinal mediation analysis. The implications from this causal model bear relevance for various stakeholders involved in intercultural communication development.
Authors:
Brad Deacon, Nanzan University, Japan
About the Presenter(s)
Professor Brad Deacon is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at Nanzan University in Japan
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