Affiliation:
1. S.P. Jain School of Global Management, UAE
2. University of Toronto, Canada
Abstract
This chapter analyzes the various factors affecting resilience in a group of students studying in a multicultural environment based on an established resilience test and a scenario-based survey conducted in a sample of 135 students studying in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. To categorize the respondent's position concerning the proposed criteria, questions were asked to gauge their affinity to each of the proposed categories and direct inquiries intended to elicit aspects of their personal feelings. The proposed research model consisted of five major factors and associated subfactors related to the development of resilience. This research supported strong connections between the factors of cultural sensitivity, social support, empowerment, self-control, and self-concept and the development of resilience in the group studying within the context of a multicultural environment. The research adds value to students and educational institutions who wish to understand better and improve the development of resilience.
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