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Domain and Development of Cultural Intelligence

The Importance of Mindfulness

Bibliographic Data

ID23364366
AuthorsDavid C Thomas (0000-0002-2551-6359, Simon Fraser University, corresponding author)
Year2006
Volume31
Issue1
Pages78-99
Publication date2006-02-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueGroup & Organization Management (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1059-6011 • E-ISSN: 1552-3993
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/1059601105275266
OpenAlexW2163038337
LanguageEN
Citations received68
References cited61

The potential for defining a reliable measure of a cross-cultural facet of intelligence has enormous implications for explaining and predicting the increasingly prevalent cross-cultural interactions that occur in business settings. In this article, the author presents a definition of cultural intelligence (CQ) that explicitly introduces the concept of mindfulness as a key component that links knowledge with behavioral capability. It builds on previous definitions by grounding the conceptualization in the cognitive domain and differentiating CQ as a capability that includes skilled behavior. However, alternatives to previous conceptualizations with regard to the constituent elements and their relationship to each other are presented with a view toward a tighter specification of the construct. Also, a developmental stage model of CQ is outlined. Implications for the assessment of CQ are discussed.

Big Five personality traits · Cognition · Cognitive psychology · Cognitive science · Component (thermodynamics) · Conceptualization · Construct (python library) · Cultural intelligence · Domain (mathematical analysis) · Domain specificity · Emotional intelligence · Epistemology · Facet (psychology) · Key (lock) · Knowledge management · Personality · Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science · Cultural Differences and Values · Emotional Intelligence and Performance · International Student and Expatriate Challenges · Psychology · Social Psychology

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