An Exploration of Interpersonal Intelligence (NTER) Levels Among Undergraduate University Entrants Students

Abstract

Interpersonal intelligence (NTER) stands for the skill to control the meanings of other people; To communicate with them, and to react to them positively. At university, this skill led to an ability to recognize the emotional states of other people, the purposes for their actions, and their viewpoints. Having interpersonal intelligence as a university student will enable one to be actively involved in group discussions, convey ideas clearly, and foster good relationships with classmates and professors. Moreover, it fosters qualities such as leadership, social adaptability, and group learning. This paper explored levels of Interpersonal intelligence amongst undergraduate students enrolled in Punjab, Pakistani universities, and a gender-& residence-based comparison was made. Students from University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan were selected conveniently. Data was obtained using a self-report checklist of 10 items based on Armstrong's (1993) multiple intelligence checklists (MIC), which was pilot tested, and the Cronbach alpha value was found 0.89. Major findings indicated that the majority of students have strong interpersonal intelligence, excelling in social skills like giving advice, avoiding arguments, and collaborating with others. Therefore, there was a significant difference between female and male students. Female students have better interpersonal intelligence than male students, and both groups were equivalent in broader and day scholar students in this area.