The usefulness of intercultural training without in-process coaching

Abstract

Abstract Due to the ongoing process of globalization, the need for trainings for intercultural competences increases. The study aims to measure the meaningfulness of intercultural training without additional coaching. Therefore, it assessed the level of intercultural competence of participants with and without an intercultural training in a cross-sectional study design. The results show that trainings actually have a positive effect on intercultural competence. Thereby, younger participants profit more from trainings. However, results reveal that trainings are not the appropriate tool to increase actual intercultural competence, but serve as preparation measures.

Keywords

• Intercultural Training
• Intercultural Competence
• Xenophobia
• Age