Exploring the Reliability of Spiritual Intelligence Self Report Inventory for Brunei’s Teachers: A Pilot Study
Meneroka Kebolehpercayaan Inventori Laporan Kendiri Kecerdasan Spiritual untuk Guru-guru di Brunei: Satu Kajian Rintis
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https://doi.org/10.51200/jpks.v6i1.5872Keywords:
spiritual intelligence, Self-Report Inventory, Brunei’s teacher, reliability, kecerdasan spiritual, Inventori Laporan Kendiri, Guru Brunei, kebolehpercayaanAbstract
Spiritual intelligence (SQ) promotes better health behaviour and quality of life. At work, those with a higher level of spirituality live longer, happier, satisfied with their job, and more productive lives. In the pursuit of holistic education, the role of SQ in shaping teachers’ well-being and effectiveness has gained recognition worldwide. However, evaluating the reliability and validity of assessment instruments within specific cultural contexts is essential. The researcher delves into a pilot study conducted in Brunei in this article. It focuses on the reliability of a Spiritual Intelligence Self-Report Inventory Instrument (SISRI-24) developed by King (2008) and tailored to Brunei's teachers. The scale was initially developed and validated in Canada. The pilot study employed quantitative data collection and data analysis. A sample of 116 teachers from various schools in Brunei voluntarily participated in the study. According to the results, the overall reliability value was 0.832. Based on these findings, the SISRI-24 questionnaires have a high-reliability level. It is suitable to use among teachers in Brunei.
Kecerdasan spiritual (SQ) menggalakkan tingkah laku yang sihat dan kualiti hidup yang baik. Di tempat kerja, individu yang mempunyai tahap spiritual yang lebih tinggi hidup lebih lama, lebih bahagia, berpuas hati dengan pekerjaan mereka, dan mempunyai kehidupan yang lebih produktif. Dalam mengejar pendidikan holistik, peranan SQ dalam membentuk kesejahteraan dan keberkesanan guru telah mendapat pengiktirafan di seluruh dunia. Walau bagaimanapun, menilai kebolehpercayaan dan kesahihan instrumen penilaian dalam konteks budaya tertentu adalah penting. Dalam artikel ini, Penyelidik melaksanakan kajian rintis di Brunei. Ia memberi tumpuan kepada kebolehpercayaan Instrumen Inventori Laporan Kendiri Kecerdasan Spiritual (SISRI-24) yang dibangunkan oleh King (2008) dan disesuaikan dengan guru di Brunei. Skala ini mulanya dibangunkan dan disahkan di Kanada. Dalam kajian rintis, pengkaji menggunakan pengumpulan data kuantitatif dan analisis data. Seramai 116 orang guru dari pelbagai sekolah di Brunei telah mengambil bahagian dalam kajian ini. Berdasarkan hasil dapatan kajian, nilai kebolehpercayaan keseluruhan adalah 0.832. Penemuan ini mendedahkan soal selidik SISRI-24 mempunyai tahap kebolehpercayaan yang tinggi. Ia sesuai digunakan dalam kalangan guru di Brunei.
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