Integrative Intercultural Competence Questionnaire Test

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October 2, 2025
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example score
3/5
Interaction Management (IM)
Measures how effectively you manage communication and mutual understanding during intercultural interactions.
Developing
Competent
High
13Developing3.14.4Competent4.55High
A score of 3 suggests developing interaction management, with some effective skills present but less consistent adaptation and coordination in intercultural communication.
example score
3/5
Absence of Ethnocentrism (AoE)
Measures the degree to which a person respects cultural diversity and avoids viewing their own culture as superior.
More ethnocentric
Mixed stance
Low ethnocentrism
12.4More ethnocentric2.53.8Mixed stance3.95Low ethnocentrism
A score of 3 falls in the Mixed stance range, suggesting you are sometimes open to cultural differences but may still default to your own cultural norms in unfamiliar situations.
example score
3/5
Intercultural Interest (II)
Measures interest in engaging with people from other cultures and curiosity about cultural differences.
Low
Moderate
High
13.1Low3.24.7Moderate4.85High
A score of 3 indicates relatively lower intercultural interest, suggesting intercultural interaction may be approached selectively rather than actively sought out.
example score
2/5
Intercultural Stability (IS)
Intercultural stability measures how resilient and calm a person tends to remain in stressful intercultural communication situations.
Low stability
Moderate stability
High stability
12.4Low stability2.54Moderate stability4.15High stability
A score of 2 indicates low intercultural stability, suggesting this person may feel stressed more easily and find it harder to stay calm and adapt during challenging intercultural interactions.
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Who Usually Takes This Test?

International team managers
41%OF USERS
People leading multicultural teams take it to gauge how well they adapt communication and prevent misunderstandings across cultures.
HR and L&D specialists
34%OF USERS
Recruiters, HR partners, and trainers use it to assess intercultural readiness and target coaching or training needs.
Expatriates and global movers
25%OF USERS
Professionals preparing to relocate or work abroad take it to understand their strengths and gaps in cross-cultural adjustment.
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Interaction Management (IM)
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Absence of Ethnocentrism (AoE)
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2.43.4
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Intercultural Interest (II)
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3.2
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2.54
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Intercultural Stability (IS)
Average
2.7
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2.23.2
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5
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?
It assesses readiness to work and communicate effectively across cultural differences. It focuses on adaptability, perspective taking, and behavior in multicultural situations.
How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?
Completion typically takes about 4 minutes. The questionnaire contains 18 questions.
What type of questions are asked?
Items describe common work or everyday situations involving cultural differences. Responses indicate typical reactions, communication choices, and flexibility in unfamiliar norms.
How should responses be selected?
Select the option that most closely matches usual behavior rather than an ideal response. Answer all items using the same time frame and the same interpretation of the response options.
How should the results be used?
Results provide an estimate of current cross-cultural competence and highlight areas for development. They are intended for screening, training needs analysis, and progress monitoring rather than diagnosis.
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About This Assessment
Integrative Intercultural Competence Questionnaire Test

Integrative Intercultural Competence Questionnaire Test - Symptoms and Signs

This measure assesses self-reported intercultural competence relevant to communication and collaboration across culturally diverse contexts. The Integrative Intercultural Competence Questionnaire is intended to support rapid appraisal of perceived readiness to adapt behavior, understand differing values and norms, and communicate effectively in multicultural settings.

The instrument includes 18 items and typically requires about 4 minutes to complete. Developed by D. K. Deardorff, the Integrative Intercultural Competence Questionnaire may be used in organizational, educational, or coaching contexts to inform training needs and to monitor perceived skill development over time.

Author: D. K. Deardorff
Literature: Deardorff, D. K. The identification and assessment of intercultural competence as a student outcome of internationalization. Journal of Studies in International Education. 2006.
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