Author: Kimynur Hayit (BS 2012-2016
Supervisor: Rafia Rafique, PhD
Degree: BS
Year: 2012-2016
University: Institute of Applied Psychology, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
The current study aims to find out relationship between ethnocultural empathy and attitudes of university students towards international students. Correlation design was used to find relationship between ethnocultural empathy and attitudes of university students towards international students. The total sample consisted of 149 students from government and private universities. The non-probability convenience sampling technique was used. Research instruments included the Scale of Ethnocultural Empathy (Wang et al., 2003) and The Munroe Multicultural Attitude Scale Questionnaire (MASQUE) (Munroe & Pearson, 2006). Correlation and regression analysis revealed positive relationship between ethnocultural empathy and attitudes of university students towards international students. The female students’ higher ethnocultural empathy and positive attitudes towards international students compared to male students. Low level of education was related with low ethnocultural empathy and negative attitudes towards university students. Ethnocultural empathy was a strong predictor of positive attitudes of university students towards international students. These findings will be helpful for school counselors and cross cultural counselors in understanding students from coming from other cultures. The study findings can help counselors improve interactions and attitudes of students towards international students.
Keywords: Ethnocultural Empathy, Attitudes, University students, International students.
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Corresponding Address: Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. Email: chairperson@appsy.pu.edu.pk, Phone: 92-42-9231245
