Important Components Needed in Today’s Global Society From a Cross-Cultural Perspective

Authors

Helena H. Wallenberg-Lerner Ph.D., University of South FloridaFollow
Wayanne B. James Ph.D., University of South FloridaFollow

Abstract

This article reviews the extent to which individuals from different geocultural regions view and identify affective components perceived to be important in today’s global society. Various regions of the world were categorized to ensure equivalent participation around the world. Eight geocultural regions were identified to compare responses by geographical regions to obtain information on possible differences. A questionnaire was administered to respondents in the eight geocultural regions to obtain their perceptions of important affective components needed in today’s global society. Based on this study, there were at least nine different affective components perceived to be important in today’s global society. All of the nine affective components were perceived to be important in all the geocultural regions. The component adaptability had the overall highest rating and curiosity the overall lowest rating.

Recommended Citation

Wallenberg-Lerner, Helena H. Ph.D. and James, Wayanne B. Ph.D. (2014) "Important Components Needed in Today’s Global Society From a Cross-Cultural Perspective," Journal of International and Global Studies: Vol. 6: No. 1, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.62608/2158-0669.1211
Available at: https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/jigs/vol6/iss1/2

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