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Developing Intercultural Intelligence: The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Adaptive Strategies in Foreign Environments

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  • LEMHHADI Salima
  • FERNANDES ROQUE Helena Cristina
  • MARTINS Helena

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This study investigates how Emotional Intelligence (EI) influences the strategies individuals use to adapt to foreign environments. The research is grounded in the Ability Model of Emotional Intelligence (Mayer et al., 2016), which includes four components: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and social skills. A quantitative methodology was employed, using a survey distributed to 192 participants from 31 nationalities. Emotional intelligence was measured using the MSCEIT scale (Mayer et al., 2002), and adaptation strategies were assessed via self-reported frequency on a 7-point Likert-type scale. Statistical analyses revealed a significant positive association between EI and adaptive strategies. These findings underscore the role of interpersonal dimensions of EI in facilitating cultural adaptation.

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  • LEMHHADI Salima & FERNANDES ROQUE Helena Cristina & MARTINS Helena, 2026. "Developing Intercultural Intelligence: The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Adaptive Strategies in Foreign Environments," European Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, Bucharest Economic Academy, issue 01, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:jis:ejistu:y:2026:i:01:id:578
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    • J24 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Human Capital; Skills; Occupational Choice; Labor Productivity
    • M12 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Personnel Management; Executives; Executive Compensation
    • M16 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - International Business Administration

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