Cultural Intelligence and Fertility Decision-Making: Exploring Mediating Pathways in Sino-Thai Cross-Cultural Marriages
Keywords:
Cross-Cultural Marriage, Cultural Intelligence, Fertility Intentions, Sino-Thai Intercultural Relationship, Mediating EffectsAbstract
This study critically examines the mediating influence of cultural intelligence on the
relationship between marital satisfaction and fertility intentions among Sino-Thai crosscultural
couples. Employing a methodologically rigorous approach, we surveyed 196 Chinese
nationals married to Thai partners using validated instruments: The General Attitudes towards
Intercultural Marriage Scale, the Cultural Intelligence Scale, and the Fertility Desire Scale.
Correlational analyses revealed significant positive associations among marital satisfaction,
cultural intelligence, and fertility intentions. Furthermore, mediation analysis demonstrated
that cultural intelligence partially mediates the impact of marital satisfaction on fertility
intentions. These findings underscore the pivotal role of cultural intelligence in navigating
intercultural marital dynamics and fertility decision-making. The study contributes to the
scholarly discourse by elucidating the complex interplay of cultural factors in cross-cultural
marriages, particularly within the Sino-Thai context. Implications suggest that enhancing
cultural intelligence may foster greater marital satisfaction and promote positive fertility
intentions, thereby informing interventions and policies aimed at supporting intercultural
couples.
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