Research Article Details

Citation Journal Title: International Jordanian Journal Aryam for Humanities and Social Sciences

Citation Title: A Qualitative Explorative Study of Moroccan EFL Learners’ Perceptions of Factors Developing Their Cultural Intelligence (CQ)

Citation Author: Loubna EL Harras1, Abdelghanie Ennam2

Citation Affiliation: 1A PhD Student, Laboratory of Literature, Arts and Pedagogical Engineering, Faculty OF Language, Letters and Arts, Ibn Tofail, Kenitra, Morocco, 2 A Full Professor of Media, Communication, Education, Translation and Postcolonial Studies at the Department of English Studies, Faculty of Language, Letters and Art, Ibn Tofail, Kenitra, Morocco

Citation Volume: 7

Citation Issue: 1

Citation Year: 2025

Citation DOI: https://doi.org/10.65811/714

Citation PDF: https://aijj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IJJA-VOL7-ISSUE-1NO-4-2025-PP-68-77-PDF-1.pdf

Received Date: 7 January 2025

Revised Date: 29 February 2025

Accepted Date: 25 March 2025

Publication Date: 30 March 2025

First Page: 68

Citation Abstract: This study attempts to investigate the perceptions of Moroccan EFL students of factors that contribute the development of their cultural intelligence (CQ). Through semi structured interviews with 10 Moroccan EFL students, this research tries to explore the key elements that influence their cultural intelligence. Using content analysis, this study revealed that there are four pivotal factors in developing cultural intelligence: media, social engagement, personal experiences and efforts and education including learning English. Thus, this study contributes to the existing literature in that it underscores the significance cultural intelligence in the Moroccan EFL context.

Citation Keywords: EFL learners, factors, culture, cultural intelligence, CQ development, learning