Does your intelligence help to survive in a foreign jungle? The effects of cultural intelligence and emotional intelligence on cross-cultural adjustment

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• 作者：Yi-chun Lin^a ; ¹ ; ^{lin.hrd@gmail.com} ; Angela Shin-yih Chen^b ; ^{angelanchu2@gmail.com} ; Yi-chen Song^c ; ^{wecsec7@yahoo.com.tw}
• 关键词：Cultural intelligence ; Emotional intelligence ; Cross-cultural adjustment
• 刊名：International Journal of Intercultural Relations
• 出版年：2012
• 期刊代码：48_01471767
• 类别：soc
• 出版时间：July, 2012
• 卷：36
• 期：4
• 页码：541-552
• 文件大小：437 K

摘要

The purpose of the present study was to examine the effects of cultural intelligence (CQ) and emotional intelligence (EI) on an individual's adjustment in a different cultural environment. A paper-based survey, with a return rate of 42.1%, was completed by 295 international college students who studied for a degree or were interested in learning Chinese as a second language in Taiwan. The data were analyzed using hierarchical regression to test the effect of CQ on cross-cultural adjustment, and the moderating effect of EI on the relationship between CQ and cross-cultural adjustment. The results showed that CQ had a positive effect on cross-cultural adjustment after controlling for gender, age, previous overseas experience, English ability, and host-country language ability. In addition, we found that EI positively moderated the relationship between CQ and cross-cultural adjustment. The present study demonstrates the importance and utility of CQ and EI in understanding the links relating to cross-cultural adjustment. The results of this study contribute to the body of knowledge in the field of cross-cultural research, and it provides practical implications for individuals seeking to improve their cross-cultural effectiveness.