3.3. Social Connectedness (H2)
The effect of the RIME intervention on social connectedness was examined by analysing a modified version of the IOS scale. Each learning group rated the magnitude of their social connectedness towards Chinese people, Middle Eastern people, and “Others” before and after the RIME intervention. It was hypothesised that participants in the Chinese As can be seen in the left panel of As can be seen in the right panel of 