Exploring Spiritual Intelligence on Family Climate: A Correlational Study with Gender and Locale Perspectives

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Trishya Yumnam and Ritu Mahal (Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab)

The present study examines the relationships between spiritual intelligence and family climate among adolescents, with a specific focus on gender and locale. A correlational research design was employed, and data were randomly collected from 420 adolescents aged 16-18, across urban and rural districts of Ludhiana. Standardized scales, including the Spiritual Intelligence Scale by Misra and the Family Climate Scale by Shah (2006) were used to assess the respective constructs. Correlational analysis was conducted to explore associations between these variables across gender and locale. They revealed significant positive associations at the 1% level across both gender and locale, indicating that spiritual intelligence is closely linked to family climate among adolescents, regardless of demographic differences. The findings highlight the importance of fostering supportive family environments and spiritual awareness to enhance adolescent well-being across diverse backgrounds.