ANALYSIS OF THE HABITS IN INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION OF ADULT CLIENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY IN THE DOBROGEA AREA
ANALYSIS OF THE HABITS IN INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION OF ADULT CLIENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY IN THE DOBROGEA AREA

Author(s): Răducu POPESCU
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Education, Communication studies, Theory of Communication, Higher Education
Published by: Carol I National Defence University Publishing House
Keywords: communication; culture; respect; tolerance;
Summary/Abstract: Aim. This study aimed to identify the perceptions and threats present in communication within small social groups. In order to find out what is their perception of their own opinions and perceptions about the communication with people belonging to other ethnicities or from different cultures, we designed this questionnaire oriented to the main characteristics of the communication. Methods. The study was conducted with the participation of 104 clients of the Ovidius University of Constanta, to whom we addressed a questionnaire that made available to the participants of this study multiple response options. The subjects participating in this study were clients of the university, following the bachelor's cycle, at the time of inclusion in the working group for this study they had completed their studies or passed the first stage of the university course. Subjects were trained in completing the questionnaire. The subject values were analysed mathematically. The answers generated a number of questions, but also confirmations. Results. In Dobrogea, respect for the values and customs of each community was crucial to avoid conflict. The results underline that most respondents consider collaboration essential to understand the perspectives of others in multicultural environments. This perfectly reflects the tradition of collaboration in Dobrogea, where conflict resolution through dialog and collaboration was a common practice, based on mutual respect and empathy. A large majority of respondents 66.6% believe that a collaborative attitude is very often useful to understand the perspectives of the other side in an intercultural conflict. This result suggests that these people recognize the value of collaborating in overcoming cultural barriers and avoiding misunderstandings. They believe that through cooperation and openness to dialog, bridges of understanding can be built between the parties with different cultural values. Conclusions. Most respondents consider collaboration essential to understand the perspectives of others in multicultural environments. This perfectly reflects the tradition of collaboration in Dobrogea, where conflict resolution through dialog and collaboration was a common practice, based on mutual respect and empathy. Correlating the study values with the Dobrogea tradition, it is noted that mutual understanding and respect are essential values for peaceful coexistence between different cultures. Dobrogea offers a vivid example of the fact that tolerance, active listening and collaboration are fundamental for a harmonious intercultural relationship.

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