The European Journal of Social & Behavioural Sciences
Online ISSN: 2301-2218
European Publisher
Student Evaluation of International Interaction and Communication Opportunities at University
Table 5: Factor loadings and reliabilities for independent variables (overall dataset, N = 200)
| Factor scales | (Alpha)/Factor loading |
| Factor 1. Multicultural interaction | (0.744) |
| There is enough multicultural extracurricular learning opportunities such as day trips, workshops, programs or events (ININT2) | 0.590 |
| Teachers provide opportunities for multicultural interaction and worldview perspective exchanges in class (ININT3) | 0.681 |
| I collaborate regularly with students from other cultures in classroom/study-related settings (ININT4) | 0.836 |
| It is easy to make friends with other international students (EXINT4) | 0.789 |
| Factor 2. Local community engagement | (0.614) |
| International students and local students have regular opportunities to interact with one another during social campus events, clubs, committees, etc. (ININT1) | 0.490 |
| The university provides opportunities for interaction with local companies and organisations (EXINT1) | 0.705 |
| The university provides opportunities to participate in local community events and volunteer services (EXINT2) | 0.771 |
| It is easy to make friends with local students (EXINT3) | 0.628 |