Spiritual Intelligence and Psychological Well-Being of Higher Secondary Teachers: A Comparative Correlation Analysis across Gender

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Renu Sharma, Dr. Shelly


Abstract

 This study looks at how spiritual intelligence relates to psychological well-being among higher secondary teachers, with a particular focus on whether that connection holds equally for men and women or takes a different shape across gender. To explore this, spiritual intelligence was measured using a standardized scale, while psychological well-being was captured through an established psychological well-being scale. Pearson's product-moment correlation was then applied to examine the relationship between the two variables, with male and female teachers analyzed separately.

The results paint an interesting picture. For male teachers, spiritual intelligence showed no meaningful link to psychological well-being — the two appeared to operate independently of one another. Female teachers, on the other hand, displayed a strong, positive, and statistically significant relationship between the two, suggesting that for them, spiritual intelligence may play a more visible role in supporting overall well-being. A closer comparison across the two groups confirmed that this difference in relationship strength was itself significant, rather than a matter of chance.

Taken together, these findings point to the value of gender-sensitive approaches when thinking about teacher well-being. Interventions and support strategies that treat all teachers the same may overlook the distinct ways in which spiritual intelligence interacts with psychological health for men and women respectively.


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spiritual intelligence, psychological well-being, higher secondary teachers, gender differences, correlation study



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