A Comparative Study of Spiritual Intelligence among Government and Private Secondary School Students

Abstract

Spiritual intelligence is an important aspect of human personality that helps individuals understand the meaning and purpose of life. It contributes to self-awareness, moral values, emotional balance, and positive relationships with others. The present study examined the spiritual intelligence of secondary school students with respect to gender and type of school. The study employed a descriptive survey method with a sample of 120 secondary school students. The Spiritual Intelligence Scale (SIS) developed by Dr. K. S. Mishra was used for data collection. The data were analysed using Mean, Standard Deviation, and t-test. The findings revealed that female students had higher overall spiritual intelligence than male students, while private-school students scored higher than government-school students. Significant differences were observed in selected dimensions of spiritual intelligence. The study highlights the importance of value-based education, self-awareness, and personality development for the holistic development of secondary school students