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Effect of Thai Junior High Student Intercultural Competence on Resilience, Well-being, and Reading Attitudes

Yuan-Cheng Chang , Anongkarat Bangsri , Chotikan Jabioon , Utumporn Pakdeewong

Students' intercultural competence and reading ability are an essential aspect of their education. Intercultural competence, defined as respect fo.

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Students' intercultural competence and reading ability are an essential aspect of their education. Intercultural competence, defined as respect for the cultural views, beliefs, and traditions of others, is a necessary skill for effective and appropriate communication. Using a multidimensional model, this study investigated the effect of intercultural competence among Thai junior high school students on their resilience, well-being, and attitudes toward reading. A 2018 Program for International Student Assessment data set relating to 7,411 students from 289 schools in Thailand was analyzed using structural equation modeling. The research findings suggest that improved intercultural competence strengthens resilience, well-being, and attitudes toward reading.

Keywords: Intercultural competence, junior high student, reading attitudes, resilience, well-being.

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