Having the knowledge of our own emotions and that of others is crucial in fostering harmonious relationships in a diverse community. The research explores how emotional intelligence impacts the adaptability of college students to diverse cultures at Mindanao State University, Marawi City. Conducted through quantitative surveys, the study involved 375 randomly selected students from a total population of 14,855. Statistical analysis revealed a positive correlation between emotional intelligence and adaptability, suggesting that those with higher emotional intelligence tend to adapt better to diverse cultural contexts. Interestingly, age and gender had no significant relationship with emotional intelligence or adaptability, while religion influenced emotional intelligence and ethnicity affected both variables. The findings highlight the importance of integrating emotional intelligence training and cultural competency initiatives into university curricula to enhance students' adaptive capacities. Ultimately, fostering emotionally intelligent and culturally flexible minds is crucial for preparing individuals to thrive in our increasingly interconnected world.

Authors:
Randy Polancos, Mindanao State University, Philippines

About the Presenter(s)
Mr. Randy C. Polancos is currently an assistant professor IV of the Accountancy Department of the College of Business Administration and Accountancy, Mindanao State University, Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, Philippines with interest in Info Tech educ.

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