DISAPARITY IN CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE AMONGMALE AND FEMALE STUDENTS OF DIBRUGARH UNIVERSITY. ASSAM.

Abstract

Purpose of the study: This study investigated the disparity in  Cultural Intelligence of male and female students of Dibrugarh University, Assam.

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

Main Findings: The results of the present study revealed no difference in Cultural Intelligence of Students of Dibrugarh University with reference to their gender (Male/Female).

Application of the study: The research can be used as an instrument to make University level students aware about their own levels of Cultural Intelligence. The research can also be used as an input to sensitise the students about essential skills for adjustment in a Global era.

Novelty/Originality of this study: The study examines cultural intelligence of students studying in a university of Assam. The study investigated the gender disparity of cultural intelligence in a group of university level students.