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Perez, Rosemary J.; Shim, Woo-jeong – Journal of College Student Development, 2020
Using comparative case study methods, we analyzed longitudinal data from the Wabash National Study of Liberal Arts Education to examine if and how 23 college students' capacities for intercultural maturity (ICM) changed over the course of their college experiences. Those whose capacities increased often had immersion experiences wherein they were…
Descriptors: College Students, Cultural Awareness, Maturity (Individuals), Identification (Psychology)
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Chang, Yu-Heng; Liu, Ruo-Lan; Li, Yu-Chi – Journal of College Student Development, 2020
We investigated the relationship between overseas service-learning experiences and the change in global perspectives of 157 Taiwanese college students by using the Overseas Service-Learning Experience Scale and the Global Perspective Scale. The outcomes of students who participated in overseas service during Summer 2015 were analyzed. Findings…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Service Learning, Study Abroad, Perspective Taking
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Niehaus, Elizabeth – Journal of College Student Development, 2017
Drawing from the theory of academic momentum, the purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between what happens before, during, and after an alternative break (AB) experience and students' reported gains in diversity and social justice orientations 1 year after their AB. Findings point to the importance of considering how these types…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Social Justice, Program Implementation, College Students
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Kilgo, Cindy A.; Linley, Jodi L.; Renn, Kristen A.; Woodford, Michael R. – Journal of College Student Development, 2019
We used quantitative data from the National Study of LGBTQ Student Success to investigate if participation in high-impact educational practices influenced lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer (LGBQ+) students' academic development. We also examined if these effects are mediated by perceptions of the campus environment. Our findings suggested that…
Descriptors: LGBTQ People, College Students, Student Experience, Educational Practices
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Niehaus, Elizabeth; Rivera, Mark – Journal of College Student Development, 2016
The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between students' religiousness and participation in alternative breaks (ABs) using both survey and interview data from the National Survey of Alternative Breaks. Findings from this mixed methods study demonstrate the potential for ABs to facilitate religiousness and help students connect…
Descriptors: Religion, Religious Factors, Surveys, Interviews
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Engberg, Mark E. – Journal of College Student Development, 2013
This article examines the relationship between 2 study away experiences--study abroad and service-learning--and the development of a global perspective. Three different studies are presented using cross-sectional and longitudinal designs and multi-institutional samples. The results specifically link involvement in study abroad and service-learning…
Descriptors: Study Abroad, Service Learning, Global Approach, College Students
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Merrill, Kelly Carter; Braskamp, David C.; Braskamp, Larry A. – Journal of College Student Development, 2012
This article introduces the Global Perspective Inventory (GPI), a survey instrument that measures participants' global perspective in terms of cognitive, intrapersonal, and interpersonal domains--each in terms of both development and acquisition. A summary of the recent research on the GPI is provided along with a discussion of potential uses.
Descriptors: Global Approach, College Students, Rating Scales, Student Attitudes