The Role of Spiritual Intelligence in Character Building among Higher Secondary Students

Abstract: This research aimed to explore the role of spiritual intelligence in character building among higher secondary students. A sample of 50 students, comprising 25 males and 25 females aged between 16 to 18 years, was selected using random sampling from various higher secondary schools. Data were collected using two standardized tools: the Spiritual Intelligence Scale, which measures dimensions such as self-awareness, compassion, meaning-making, and transcendence, and the Character-Building Scale, which evaluates students’ ethical values, behavior, and sense of responsibility. Descriptive statistics were used to calculate the mean and standard deviation of spiritual intelligence scores for male and female students. A t-test was applied to determine whether significant differences exist between the spiritual intelligence levels of male and female students. Additionally, correlation analysis was conducted to examine the relationship between spiritual intelligence and character building. The study adhered to ethical research guidelines, ensuring participant confidentiality and obtaining informed consent. The findings provided valuable insights into how spiritual intelligence contributes to character development and highlighted the presence of gender differences in spiritual intelligence levels among higher secondary students. These results emphasize the importance of nurturing spiritual intelligence to promote holistic character development in educational settings.