The concept of cultural intelligence has been the object of increasing attention from the scientific community due to its importance in a globalized world. To fulfil their mission, higher education institutions need individuals capable of effectively interacting with others who come from different cultural backgrounds. This study analyzes the level of cultural intelligence and its background in a Portuguese engineering higher education institution. This study used a cultural intelligence scale and applied it to a sample of 445 participants. The results show that individuals in this Portuguese institution have an interesting level of awareness of others’ cultural preferences. However, particular attention should be paid to improving the outcome of the cognitive dimension. The results show the potential of international experiences and activities that foster cultural exposure. Consequently, the managers of institutions should make efforts to promote Erasmus programs or similar internships abroad. In addition, they should promote activities that foster multicultural contact, whether extracurricular activities or multicultural clubs or associations, meetings, lectures or classes with appropriate pedagogical methodologies, for example, experiential or collaborative teaching.

The pre-loved luxury market, particularly for handbags, is undergoing a period of rapid growth, driven by digital platforms and attracting younger consumers who are more environmentally conscious. This chapter identifies the key motivations for purchasing pre-loved luxury handbags, considering Self-Determination Theory (SDT), including hedonic pleasure, economic benefits, social belonging and a desire for uniqueness. The authors identified new motivations for purchasing pre-loved luxury handbags based on a survey of 1,002 respondents: circumventing luxury brand exclusivity, creating social media content, finding sold-out items, addressing past purchase regrets, and the limited online availability of certain handbags. The findings of this study highlight the significant influence of pleasure and exclusivity on consumer behavior and, provide valuable guidance for brands and online platforms to effectively engage with this market.

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