@inproceedings{01JY683SVPF5GY9C0W2TH6PGE2,
  abstract     = {{Objective. In the context of recent globalization, migration, and internationalization, 
workplaces have become increasingly culturally diverse, presenting both opportunities and 
challenges. This study investigated gender differences in intercultural competence and 
effectiveness in a sample of 288 participants (N = 288), including 103 men (35.8%) and 185 
women (64.2%), with a mean age of 34 years (SD = 13.8) and an age range of 19 to 75 years. 
Methods and Results. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) explored the relationship 
between intercultural effectiveness and key components of intercultural competence, 
including traits, attitudes and worldviews, and capabilities, while also examining the role of 
gender. Findings indicate that females generally exhibit higher levels of intercultural 
effectiveness. However, the effect of gender appears to be fully mediated by ethnorelativism 
rather than direct differences in intercultural traits or capabilities. Thus, females’ higher 
scores on ethnorelativism may explain their better outcomes in intercultural interactions.
Conclusion. The findings of this study highlight important considerations for the 
development of intercultural training programs to enhance diversity and intercultural 
effectiveness. The indirect effect of gender on intercultural effectiveness, mediated by 
ethnorelativism, emphasizes the need for more tailored interventions. This research 
contributes to a deeper understanding of how gender dynamics shape intercultural 
effectiveness, guiding organizations in developing more effective and inclusive intercultural 
practices in the global workforce.}},
  author       = {{Timmerman, Femke and Schelfhout, Stijn and Derous, Eva}},
  booktitle    = {{22nd European Congress of Work and Organisational Psychology (EAWOP 2025), Book of abstracts}},
  keywords     = {{Diversity,Gender,Intercultural competence,Intercultural effectiveness}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  location     = {{Prague}},
  title        = {{The gender gap in intercultural effectiveness : a mediating role of ethnorelativism}},
  year         = {{2025}},
}