A STUDY OF SPIRITUAL INTELLIGENCE AMONG POST GRADUATE STUDENTS

Purpose: The major objective of this study was to study Spiritual Intelligence among post graduate students. Operational Terms: Spiritual intelligence is defined as the intelligence essential to realize inner self. It focuses on accommodative and wise utilization of spiritual information to solve problems and achieve goals. Methodology: This study undertakes a survey of the post graduate male and female students of Sirsa District (Haryana) to determine their spiritual intelligence. A sample of 100 students and their responses to different dimensions of Spiritual Intelligence (Critical Existential Awareness, Personal Production, Transcendental Awareness and Conscious State Awareness) were collected using a standardized tool “Spiritual Intelligence self-inventory” developed by David. King (2008). In order to evaluate the responses, t-test was applied. Results: The results revealed that there is no significant difference in spiritual intelligence between male and female post graduate students.