From Local Arenas to International Stages: Adolescents’ Cultural Identity and Communication Development in Global Cheerleading Competitions

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10.2991/978-2-38476-569-0_14How to use a DOI?

Keywords

International Cheerleading; Adolescents; Cultural Identity; Cross-Cultural Communication Competence; Socio-Economic Factors; Sports Sociology

Abstract

In the context of globalization, the development of adolescents’ cross-cultural competence and cultural identity has become a critical issue in education and social science research. This study focuses on international cheerleading competitions as a research context and reviews existing literature to construct an integrated theoretical framework encompassing cultural identity, cross-cultural communication competence, and socio-economic factors. Findings indicate that adolescents develop multiple cultural identities through team collaboration, cross-cultural interaction, and international competition experiences, while enhancing cross-cultural communication skills, including language proficiency, cultural sensitivity, and team coordination. Socio-economic conditions, educational resources, and institutional support play a key moderating role in shaping competence development and identity formation. The study contributes theoretically to cross-cultural education, adolescent social development, and sports sociology, and provides practical guidance for educators, coaches, and policymakers to enhance cross-cultural learning outcomes and promote social equity. Future research is encouraged to incorporate longitudinal tracking, quantitative measures, and socio-economic impact assessment to further advance the systematic study of adolescents’ cross-cultural competence and identity development.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Fanshu Dai
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/05/01
TI  - From Local Arenas to International Stages: Adolescents’ Cultural Identity and Communication Development in Global Cheerleading Competitions
BT  - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Educational Development and Social Sciences (EDSS 2026)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 111
EP  - 121
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-569-0_14
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-569-0_14
ID  - Dai2026
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