Transforming the Advisor-Advisee Relationship Through Cultural Exploration
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Transforming the Advisor-Advisee Relationship Through Cultural Exploration
Amy Nicholas-Rostan & Katharine StoddardVirginia Commonwealth University
Welcome!● Katharine Stoddard- VCU alum X2-
psychology and counseling background
● Amy Rostan- Longwood University and VCU alum- teaching and counseling background
● LGCC 197- Intercultural Communication
VCU Student DemographicsEthnicity of Students at VCU0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native12.4% Asian18.9% Black/African-American7.3% Hispanic/Latino4.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander53.1% White3.5% Unknown
International Students2.7% from 109 countries
http://www.collegedata.com/cs/data/college/college_pg01_tmpl.jhtml?schoolId=1565
Quick Cultural Competency Assessment
Questions to discuss with partner:
1. What about your results surprised you?2. Why is recognizing your cultural competence important?3. In what areas do you need improvement and how can you improve?
Geert Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions
1. Power Distance2. Uncertainty Avoidance3. Individualism vs. Collectivism4. Masculinity vs. Femininity
Power Distance"The extent to which the less powerful members of institutions and organizations within a country expect and accept that power is distributed unequally" (Hofstede, 1991)
Uncertainty Avoidance
"The extent to which the members of society feel uncomfortable with the uncertainty and ambiguity"(Hofstede, 1991)
Individualism vs. Collectivism● “I” or “we”● Individualistic:
o value personal choice/individual rightso freely display emotiono value is placed on personal achievements o empahsise on physical appearance, clothing, and
facial expressions. ● Collectivist:
○ strong, cohesive, tight-knit groups○ integrated at birth and show unconditional loyalty○ restrain and moderate facial expressions
Individual vs. Collectivist CountriesIndividualistic countries:● United States● Australia● Germany● Denmark● France
Collectivist countries: ● China● Japan● India● Pakistan● Venezuela● South Korea
Masculinity vs. FemininityMasculine cultures:● value assertiveness● materialistic● power/strength● individual achievementFeminine cultures:● relationship orientated● work in order to live● greater focus on life● quality of life and people are highly valued
Masculinity vs. FemininityMasculine countries:● United States● Germany● China● Australia● Japan
Feminine countries:● Sweden● Netherlands● Denmark● France● Romania
Our story begins...
Which dimension?
Power DistanceUncertainty Avoidance
Masculinity vs. Femininity
Individual vs. Collectivist
MAMA!!!! Someone is
at the door!!!
Which dimension?
Power DistanceUncertainty Avoidance
Masculinity vs. Femininity
Individual vs. Collectivist
Which dimension?
Power DistanceUncertainty Avoidance
Masculinity vs. FemininityIndividual vs. Collectivist
KNOCK
KNOCK!What?! Your wife isn’t cooking for us….?
Oh, that must be the pizza man!
Which dimension?
Power DistanceUncertainty Avoidance
Masculinity vs. Femininity
Individual vs. Collectivist
Oh, the child is eating with us…?
YES! Of course, why wouldn’t she?
Which dimension?
Power DistanceUncertainty Avoidance
Masculinity vs. Femininity
Individual vs. Collectivist
“Oh...maybe we should meet...a few times again before we sign?”
“Thanks for coming Mr. Kawasaki! When can we meet to sign the contract?”
1. In small groups, review the critical incident together.
2. Identify examples of the cultural dimensions reviewed.
3. Share with the whole group.
Group Activity
Think back to interactions you’ve had with people on campus. Could any of these dimensions have influenced the interaction?
Group Activity
Questions??
Contact Us!
● Amy Nicholas-Rostan [email protected]● Katharine Stoddard [email protected]● Check out our Smore flyer with tons of
information of intercultural communication, video, articles and more!○ https://www.smore.com/abjw5-intercult
ural-communication