Interrelation of Multiple Intelligences and their Correlation with Linguistic Intelligence as Perceived by College Students: A Correlation Study

Abstract

The present study was concerned to determine Interrelation of Multiple Intelligences and their correlation with linguistic intelligence as perceived by college students. All the students of intermediate level studying in Islamabad Model Colleges was the population of this study. The 1000 students were selected as sample by using simple random sampling technique. Questionnaire for students was used to collect the data. Experts were involved for validation of research instrument. The reliability was measured through pilot testing on 100 students. Researcher used SPSS advanced version to analyze the quantitative data. Mean, Standard Deviation, and Pearson Coefficient Correlation were used to analyze the data. The results of the study showed that moderate intercorrelation exists between verbal/linguistic and logical/mathematical intelligences. It was suggested that teachers may use all the Multiple intelligences during the teaching-learning process to promote their development.