هوش فرهنگی در میان دانشجویان ایرانی زبان های خارجی: مطالعه ای اکتشافی

This descriptive study investigates Cultural Intelligence or Cultural Quotient (CQ) among Iranian undergraduates in their final year of foreign language studies, covering a diverse range of target languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish). A total of 270 participants from public universities in Iran, both male and female, across various foreign language majors, participated in the study. Using an adapted version of Triandis’ (2006) CQ questionnaire, participants' CQ was measured across four dimensions: cultural knowledge, strategy, motivation, and behaviour. Administered in Persian, the study revealed that participants exhibited cultural awareness and a willingness to adapt communication styles. However, areas for improvement were identified, such as the limited verification of cultural knowledge and a tendency towards Iranian cultural superiority. The study found no significant differences in CQ levels across students studying different foreign languages, suggesting that the target language may not be the primary factor influencing CQ development. However, further research is needed to explore the role of individual factors, such as motivation and openness, and to compare language learners with non-language learners to better understand the relationship between foreign language learning and CQ.