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Indirect Multicultural Experiences: A Multidimensional Journey to Inspire Self-Change
Jun Zhang1,2, Guanglan Rong1, Wenxi Du3
1College of International Studies, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
Indirect multicultural experiences foster self-change by boosting positive emotions and meaning-seeking. Higher subjective social class amplifies these benefits, aiding personal growth.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Cultural Studies
Background:
- Self-change is fundamental for individual development and societal advancement.
- Schema theory provides a framework for understanding how experiences shape self-perception and behavior.
- Indirect multicultural experiences offer a unique avenue for personal growth and adaptation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the role of indirect multicultural experiences in promoting self-change.
- To examine the mediating effects of positive emotions and meaning-seeking.
- To explore the moderating influence of social class on the relationship between multicultural experiences and self-change.
Main Methods:
- An online survey was administered to 1627 participants (aged 18-55).
- Validated scales measured indirect multicultural experiences, self-change, positive emotions, meaning-seeking, and social class (subjective and objective).
- Statistical analyses were employed to test the proposed mediation and moderation models.
Main Results:
- Indirect multicultural experiences significantly predicted self-change.
- Positive emotions and meaning-seeking acted as significant mediators in this relationship.
- Social class moderated the association, with subjective social class demonstrating a stronger effect than objective social class.
Conclusions:
- Indirect multicultural experiences are a viable pathway to self-change, operating through enhanced positive emotions and meaning-seeking.
- Subjective social class plays a critical role in amplifying the benefits of multicultural exposure for self-change.
- Interventions promoting personal growth should consider incorporating diverse cultural exposures and addressing subjective social class perceptions.
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