• RENI K
• Dr. ANAMIKA SHRIVASTAVA

This study examined differences in the spiritual intelligence of elementary school teachers in Kerala with respect to gender, educational qualification, type of school management, and professional experience. Using a quantitative descriptive design, data were collected from a stratified random sample of 332 teachers across three socio-cultural regions of the state. The Spiritual Intelligence Inventory for School Teachers (SIST), a standardized 40-item scale measuring four dimensions of spiritual intelligence, was administered along with a Background Information Form. Data was analyzed using independent sample t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and Scheffe’s post-hoc tests. Results showed significant gender differences, with male teachers scoring higher than female teachers. Educational qualification also exerted a significant influence, with Trained Graduate Teachers outperforming Diploma and Postgraduate holders. Type of school management emerged as another strong determinant: teachers in government schools demonstrated significantly higher spiritual intelligence than those in aided and unaided institutions. However, no significant differences were found among teachers with low, average, or high levels of professional experience. These findings indicate that spiritual intelligence is shaped more by demographic and institutional factors than by years of service. The study highlights the need for professional development initiatives that promote reflective and spiritually grounded practices, particularly for teachers in non-government sectors.

Spiritual intelligence, Demographic factors, Elementary school teachers.

"DIFFERENTIAL DEMOGRAPHICS OF SPIRITUAL INTELLIGENCE OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS OF KERALA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 11, page no.e329-e334, November-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2511441.pdf

"DIFFERENTIAL DEMOGRAPHICS OF SPIRITUAL INTELLIGENCE OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS OF KERALA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 11, page no. ppe329-e334, November-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2511441.pdf