Identifying The Relationship Between Cultural Intelligence And Cultural Awareness

Abstract

Purpose of the study: This study investigated the relationship between Cultural Intelligence and Cultural Awareness of students of Dibrugarh University, Assam.

Methodology: The Normative Survey method was used in this study. For the present study, 250 students were selected as samples for the survey from 8 Departments and 8 Centres for Studies of Dibrugarh University by using the Purposive Sampling technique. To establish the criterion of parametric test the Normal P-P Plot was used. The research instrument used to calculate the Cultural Intelligence of students is ‘A Self-Assessment of Your CQ Scale’. To calculate and measure the Cultural Awareness of students the ‘Cultural Awareness Scale’; constructed and standardized by the researcher was used as a research tool. The data obtained from the samples were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Main Findings: The results of the present study revealed a positive relationship between Cultural Intelligence and Cultural Awareness of students of Dibrugarh University.

Application of the study: The research can be used as an instrument to make university-level students aware of their own levels of Cultural Intelligence and Cultural awareness. The research can also be used as input to sensitise the students about essential skills for adjustment in a Global era. T[1]he present research helped the students to know about their awareness of different cultures of North-East India. The present research can be used as an instrument for foreign students who are pursuing education in Dibrugarh University or any other institution of the North-East India region to develop an awareness of North-East Culture for their better adjustment.

Novelty/Originality of this study: The study examines the cultural intelligence and cultural awareness of students studying at the University of Assam. The present study examines the relationship between Cultural Intelligence and Cultural Awareness.