170912 20260430151735.0 sideral 124951 ART-2021-124951 eng Mosteo, Leticia P. Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0003-3593-0016 Coaching for cultural sensitivity: Content analysis applying Hofstede’s framework to a select set of the International Coach Federation’s (ICF) Core Competencies 2021 Grounded in a selective integrated literature review, this study analyses select ICF core coaching competencies, critically reviewed by an established competency modeling architecture and Hofstede’s Five Cultural Dimensions Model. Qualitative content analysis methodology was used by three independent evaluators. The objective is to provide evidence as to the competencies effectiveness across different cultures. The aim is better understanding the specific interplay between modes of cultural programming and basic coaching competencies, to offer evidence-based awareness for the inclusion of cultural competencies in coach education. Our analysis shows that directionality shifts depending on behavioural indicators associated with each competency–suggesting the application of cultural competence in coaching is both dynamic and complex. Our results show inter-rater reliability was highest where both competency definitions and cultural descriptions were conceptually clear and coherent. Specific cultural assumptions embedded in the ICF competency model are revealed. The paper offers evidence-based insights for the inclusion of cultural competence in coach education, training, and credentialing processes. info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess All rights reserved http://www.europeana.eu/rights/rr-f/ info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Maltbia, Terrence E. Marsick, Victoria J. 4009 735 Universidad de Zaragoza Dpto. Psicología y Sociología Área Psicolog.Evolut.Educac 16, 2 (2021), 51-74 International coach. psychol. rev. International coaching psychology review 1750-2764 417899 http://zaguan.unizar.es/record/170912/files/texto_completo.pdf Versión publicada 2039296 http://zaguan.unizar.es/record/170912/files/texto_completo.jpg?subformat=icon icon Versión publicada oai:zaguan.unizar.es:170912 articulos driver 2026-04-30-13:56:50 ARTICLE