臺灣青年代表訪日團國際交流經驗之研究

Abstract

本研究旨在探討參與青年代表訪日團的臺灣青年在國際交流活動中的動機、適應歷程及活動成果。研究以跨文化適應理論與變革性學習理論為基礎，聚焦於參與者在面對語言障礙、文化差異與心理挑戰時的適應策略與學習轉變過程。本研究採用質性研究方法，通過深度訪談與文本分析，系統梳理參與者的經驗與反思，並檢視活動設計對跨文化交流成效的影響。研究結果顯示，參與者的動機來自個人成長的需求與對臺日民間外交責任感的認知。在適應歷程中，參與者通過行前準備、團隊合作及反思學習，成功克服了語言與文化挑戰，並逐步融入異文化環境。同時，活動促使參與者重新審視自身的文化價值觀，並通過深層學習提升了跨文化溝通能力與全球視野。研究也發現，活動的多層次設計（如政要會談、地方視察與文化交流）對促進學習轉變與深化臺日民間關係具有重要作用。本研究的結果不僅補充了青年國際交流領域的學術討論，還為未來類似活動的設計與實施提供了實務建議，包括強化行前準備、增加後續支持與追蹤評估，以及設計更多具有啟發性的文化交流活動或項目。

This study aimed to explore the motivations, adaptation processes, and outcomes of Taiwanese youth participating in the Youth Delegation to Japan. Grounded in cross-cultural adaptation theory and transformative learning theory, the research focused on how participants addressed language barriers, cultural differences, and psychological challenges while engaging in cross-cultural exchanges. Using a qualitative research approach, the study conducted in-depth interviews and text analysis to systematically examine participants’ experiences and reflections, as well as the influence of programdesign on the effectiveness of cross-cultural learning.The findings revealed that participants’ motivations stemmed from a desire for personal growth and an awareness of their responsibility in promoting Taiwan-Japan grassroots diplomacy. During the adaptation process, participants successfully overcame linguistic and cultural challenges through pre-departure preparation, teamwork, and reflective learning, gradually integrating into the host culture. Moreover, the program encouraged participants to critically reassess their cultural values and enhanced their cross-cultural communication skills and global perspectives. The study also found that the program’s multi-faceted design, including political meetings, local inspections, and cultural exchanges, played a significant role in facilitating transformative learning and strengthening Taiwan-Japan grassroots relations.This study contributed to the academic discussion on youth international exchange programs and provided practical recommendations for future program design and implementation. These recommendations included strengthening pre-departure preparation, increasing post-program support and follow-up evaluation, and designing more engaging and reflective cultural interactions.