AI-enhanced cross-cultural learning with contextualization, personalization, and socialization in authentic contexts
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21632069 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Rustam Shadiev (0000-0001-5571-1158, Zhejiang University), Tiến Minh Nguyễn (0009-0009-5948-7582, National Central University), Thi-Rin-Gan Nguyen (National Central University), Wu‐Yuin Hwang (0000-0001-5684-3590, National Central University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-29 |
| Publication date | 2026-01-07 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Interactive Learning Environments (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1049-4820 • E-ISSN: 1744-5191 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/10494820.2025.2612252 |
| OpenAlex | W7118945110 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 60 |
Connecting cross-cultural learning with authentic real-life contexts remains challenging, despite its importance for developing learners’ cross-cultural competencies. This study developed and implemented an artificial intelligence (AI)-based X-Cultural App to support cross-cultural learning in authentic environments. The application integrates six functions: authentic context recognition, sample sentence generation, scaffolded essay writing, a personalized question generation bank, real-time AI feedback, and Q&A support. By leveraging multiple image-to-text (ITRs) recognition technologies and Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) models, the system provides contextualized input, adaptive scaffolding, and interactive feedback to enhance learning. Two AI-supported cross-cultural learning activities focusing on traditional cuisine and costumes were designed based on the Contextualization–Personalization–Socialization (CPS) model. The study involved 25 graduate students from Chinese, Thai, Indonesian, and Vietnamese ethnicities and examined the development of intercultural communicative competence (ICC) and intercultural sensitivity (ISS). Multiple data sources, including pre- and post-tests, essays, questionnaires, and interviews, were collected for triangulation analysis. Results showed significant improvements in participants’ ICC and ISS, supported by qualitative evidence from essays and interviews. Participants also reported positive perceptions of the AI-based X-Cultural App, particularly regarding its usefulness, ease of use, and engagement. The findings provide practical insights for designing AI-supported cross-cultural learning environments
Educational technology · Electronic learning · Experiential learning · Socialization · Teaching method · AI in Service Interactions · Cultural Differences and Values · Language and cultural evolution
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 4 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |