Shows that T1 motivational CQ predicts increases in T2 psychological well-being in intercultural settings based on study abroad. Cultural identity moderates the effect of motivational CQ on peer-rated suitability for overseas work. Suitability is lowest for individuals with low motivational…

Reports incremental explained variance in the commitment to the study of international business based on classroom CQ climate (above and beyond effects of individual-level metacognitive and motivational Q).

Shows a counter-intuitive positive relationship between psychic distance and multicultural team performance. Motivational CQ strengthens this relationship when perceived psychic distance is high, leading to greater team effort and higher team performance.

Shows that 6 hours of pre-departure training (based on Allport’s four optimal conditions) increases overall CQ for most students in a 7-12 day study abroad service program, but there were no changes in control group CQ.

Shows that motivational CQ is positively related to general, interactional, and work adjustment of self-initiated expatriates in Japan (controlling for Big Five personality traits, cultural distance, Japanese language ability, length of stay in Japan, and demographic characteristics).

Compares students in a cultural psychology course to a control group and shows increases in metacognitive CQ for the cultural psychology course, but recommend caution because there was more inaccurate stereotyping of low-performers in the cultural psychology course (compared to…

Confirms the fit of the four factor model of CQ in a Turkish cultural context and shows discriminant validity of the scale. Shows CQ predicts intercultural task performance above and beyond controls.

Shows that manipulative mediation tactics facilitate higher quality outcomes for intercultural dyads with lower motivational CQ, but manipulative tactics detract from outcomes for dyads with higher motivational CQ (in an experimental study).

Describes a 7-stage intervention with an unfamiliar cultural group (based on optimal contact theory and experiential learning) Shows expectancy disconfirmation and perceptions of optimal cross-cultural conflict are positively related to development of the four CQ factors.

Shows that international experience was positively related to the four factors of CQ and that metacognitive and motivational CQ were positively related to satisfaction with studying international business.