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Measuring More Than Miles: Assessing the Impact of Short-Term Study Abroad on Students’ Global Citizenship Identity (103884)
Session Chair: Mzia Tsereteli
Saturday, 18 April 2026 16:55
Session: Session 4
Room: Room 143A (1F)
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
This presentation directly challenges the pervasive criticism regarding the efficacy of short-term study abroad (STSA) programs in achieving durable, transformative learning outcomes central to Global Citizenship. I propose that the duration of a program is less critical than its design, arguing that intentionality and rigorous assessment are the key determinants of genuine transformation and identity shift.
This work-in-progress study utilizes pre- and post-program data collected from 13 students enrolled in a five-week STSA program. The framework employs the established methodology of international scholars, such as Onishi (2021), who utilize the Beliefs, Events, and Values Inventory (BEVI). The BEVI is uniquely suited for this type of assessment because it measures changes in students' core worldview and identity, moving beyond surface-level metrics. Data are interpreted by comparing significant shifts in pre- to post-program scores on the BEVI's core scales.
Changes in crucial BEVI dimensions, for example, Basic Openness (tolerance for cognitive disequilibrium), Global Resonance, and Ecological Resonance, serve as evidence of identity development. I illustrate specific place-based learning activities in the program that were purposefully designed to challenge students’ comfort zones. The implications of this intentional design suggest a new way of thinking about STSA, demonstrating how these programs can build advanced intercultural competence and ethical global engagement. Ultimately, this research advocates for a paradigm shift in study abroad evaluation, calling for a renewed focus on rigorous assessment to substantiate the transformative value of such STSA programs.
Authors:
Saori Doi, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, United States
About the Presenter(s)
Dr Saori Doi is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in United States
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