Non-Native English Speakers and the Development of Socially Responsible Leadership during College

This study used data from the Wabash National Study of Liberal Arts Education to examine the leadership development of non-native English speakers during college. Results suggest that being a non-native English speaker is associated with significantly lower level of development in commitment, controversy with civility, and the overall measure of socially responsible leadership. Findings of this study build upon prior knowledge and highlight the important role of language background in shaping student leadership development.