Spiritual intelligence in the Thai context

บทคัดย่อ

This study aimed to understand the components of spiritual intelligence in the Thai context. Qualitative method by semi-structured in-depth interview was conducted in 7 purposive sampling key informants who study and understand in spiritual intelligence or live by spiritual intelligence in daily life. Amram and Dryer’s components were used as interview framework, and content analysis was used for data organizing. The results show that spiritual intelligence in the Thai context focuses on inner mind and persistence in pursuing the challenging, meaningful and self-transcend things. The spiritual intelligence consists of four components; including Consciousness, Meaningful living, Transcendence, and Authentic living. Spiritual intelligence in the Thai context is based on Buddhism. Therefore, there are differences in explanations and descriptions in each component. This study contributes to clearly understand the components of spiritual intelligence in the Thai context and can apply to personal development.