Multiple Intelligences for Bahraini Students at the University Level According to Gender and Academic Specializations: Is the Right Student in the Right Specialization?

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the differences in multiple intelligences among students at the University of Bahrain according to gender and the field of specialization. The multiple intelligences scale designed by the researcher was administered to a randomly selected sample of (238) students, who belong to thirteen different specializations at the University of Bahrain. Using MANOVA, results showed that the most prevalent intelligences among the students were: social intelligence and Personal intelligence. With respect to gender differences, males excelled over females in kinesthetic intelligence and spatial Intelligence. On the other hand, with respect to differences in specializations, results showed that students specialized in math excelled over those specialized in sciences, Computer science, media, linguistics, and business and social sciences on measures of Logical mathematical intelligence. Results also showed that students specialized in media excelled over those specialized in engineering, science, law, Islamic studies, and educational technology on measures of music intelligence.