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A journey of transformative growth: A narrative analysis of intercultural development in South Korea

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  • Jung, Christina Dahee
  • Reyes, Cyril

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Studying abroad brings numerous affordances to tertiary international students, such as acquiring a new language and immersing in a new culture. This paper examines how one female Indonesian university student in South Korea expanded her intercultural understanding and experienced personal change. Using narrative analysis, the researchers discovered that one of the positive effects of developing one’s intercultural competence is acquiring a greater sense of perspectivity. The researchers utilized the theory of the transformative self to interpret the subject’s deepened knowledge of the Korean language and culture as prerequisites leading to the potential emergence of authenticity. As South Korea continues to be a popular study-abroad destination, this study also offers critical insight into the benefits and challenges of adapting to the Korean milieu.

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  • Jung, Christina Dahee & Reyes, Cyril, 2025. "A journey of transformative growth: A narrative analysis of intercultural development in South Korea," International Journal of Educational Development, Elsevier, vol. 114(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:injoed:v:114:y:2025:i:c:s0738059325000513
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2025.103253
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    1. Petr Wawrosz & Miroslav Jurásek, 2021. "Developing Intercultural Efficiency: The Relationship between Cultural Intelligence and Self-Efficacy," Social Sciences, MDPI, vol. 10(8), pages 1-21, August.
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    3. Christina Dahee Jung, 2024. "A mixed methods investigation of international students’ perceptions of their experiences of marginalization in Korean higher education," International Journal of Education and Practice, Conscientia Beam, vol. 12(3), pages 1012-1026.
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