Presentation of the Cultural Intelligence (CQ) survey of secondary school students

Abstract

In our study, we investigated the cultural intelligence (CQ) of secondary school students, the knowledge and conscious use of which can be one of the tools to face the challenges of a globalised, diverse but frictional environment. Its importance, competitive function and benefits have been recognised for some time by the corporate sector, but it has not yet been a priority factor in education, especially in secondary schools. The aim of our study is therefore to present this new key competence. For our survey, we used a validated, self-administered questionnaire and data were collected online. Using statistical methods, we have shown that multicultural experience increases CQ scores the most, but that there are also significant differences between the secondary school students who completed the questionnaire, according to gender, type of school and language proficiency.