Study Abroad Programs and American Student Worldmindedness

Abstract The authors surveyed students participating in Study Abroad Programs (SAPs) designed to increase students' exposure to different cultural contexts. The study measures worldmindedness, the extent to which individuals value global perspectives on various issues. It was hypothesized that participation in a SAP and the cultural difference between a student's point-of-origin and SAP location will have a positive impact on the development of worldmindedness. The results support the research hypotheses, and offer insight into preparing business students for a culturally diverse workplace.