This study explores the factors of study abroad programs that contribute to cultivating intercultural competence. Through an empirically based quantitative examination of 303 Japanese study abroad students, it attempts to gain an understanding of the factors that enhance the development of intercultural competence. Considering that many previous studies worked with students in English-speaking countries, this study examines whether an investigation of Japanese students would yield similar results, given the different context. The primary findings show that program type, prior local language proficiency, and predeparture orientation are predicted to have significant impacts on intercultural competence. The findings clearly demonstrate the importance of empirically based arrangements of study abroad programs based on student and program profiles to enhance students’ intercultural competence.

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通过留学项目开发​​的日本学生跨文化能力的定量评估

本研究探讨了有助于培养跨文化能力的留学项目的因素。通过对 303 名日本留学学生的实证定量检验，它试图了解促进跨文化能力发展的因素。考虑到之前的许多研究都是针对英语国家的学生进行的，本研究考察了在不同背景下对日本学生的调查是否会产生类似的结果。主要发现表明，项目类型、先前的当地语言能力和行前方向预计会对跨文化能力产生重大影响。