scholarly journals Comparing Emotional Intelligence and Self-esteem in Secondary School Students of Punjab

2019 ◽  
Vol 02 (01) ◽  
pp. 63-80
Author(s):  
Nazir Haider Shah ◽  
Nadia Nazir ◽  
Shazia Zamir ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Family Income ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
School Students ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Significant Difference

This study was intended to explore the correlation between emotional intelligence and self-esteem of students studying in the secondary schools of Pakistan. The study explored the role of various demographic variations among students such as gender, grade and family’s socioeconomic status in defining their levels of self-esteem and emotional intelligence. The study used the Emotional Intelligence Scale (EIS) and Self-esteem Questionnaire (SEQ) to measure emotional intelligence and self-esteem, respectively. Using multistage random sampling technique, 300 students studying at various secondary schools located in four districts of Punjab including Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Attock and Mianwali were selected. The findings revealed that there is a strong and positive correlation between self-esteem and emotional intelligence. The results of t-test revealed that there is a significant difference between emotional intelligence and self-esteem scores of boys and girls. Similarly, ANOVA results also showed differences in scores of emotional intelligence and self-esteem with respect to grades and family income. The findings of this research are beneficial for school teachers, psychologists, counsellors and school administrators and highlight the need of preparing the psychological profile of students. Both self-esteem and emotional intelligence are deemed crucial for learning and personality building of young adolescents. Therefore, policy makers, school administration, parents and teachers must expend collective efforts to create a healthy social and psychological capital for Pakistan.

scholarly journals Emotional Intelligence and Self Esteem in Male and Female School Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Syeda Razia Bukhari ◽  
Syeda Ishrat Fatima ◽  
Amenah Rashid ◽  
Farhana Saba
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

The aim of the research is to investigate that emotional intelligence and self-esteem in male and female school students. The present research design is research cross sectional design.  Sample contained 200 students (100 =male, 100= female)   (mean age = 14.16, SD = 0.740) all belonging to the upper, middle and lower Scio economic status. Whole sample was collected from different schools of Karachi, Pakistan with the help of convenient sampling technique. First, the confidentiality about the participants demographic information was assured after that about the purpose and procedure of research explained to participants. The participants who given consent of participation in research, the demographic form, Urdu version of Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (Rosenberg, 1965), and Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (TEIQue) (K.V. Petrides) were administered on them. Statistical Analysis (t-Test for independent) applied to assess the difference of emotional intelligence and self esteem among male and female.The results reveals there is significant difference among emotional intelligence of male and female school students (t (198) = 6.597, P< .05) and there is also significant difference in self esteem of male and female school students (t (198) = 2.837, P< .05).

scholarly journals A Study on Emotional Intelligence among School Going Adolescents in Kolkata

2021 ◽  
pp. 47-58
Author(s):  
Bikash Chandra Ghorai ◽  
Samayita Kundu ◽  
Sunil Santra
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Intelligence Scale ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Understanding Emotions

The aim of the present study is to determine the level of emotional intelligence of school going adolescents; and to compare the emotional intelligence and its four dimensions/sub-factors i.e., understanding emotions, understanding motivation, empathy and handling relation of school going adolescents with respect to their gender, grade and board pattern of education. The present study was carried out on 288 higher secondary school students selected as sample from six schools of three different boards of education (viz. two WBCHSE, two CBSE and two ICSE) of Kolkata district in West Bengal using convenient sampling technique. This research is cross-sectional survey type study. The measuring tool in this research originally was of two-point emotional intelligence scale entitled as ‘Emotional Intelligence Scale (ESI – SANS) of Dr. A. K. Singh and Dr. S. Narain [1] which was translated in Bengali version by B. C. Ghorai and L. L. Mohakud [2]. After the initial exploratory analysis of the data, different statistical (descriptive and inferential) techniques are used to analyze the data set via SPSS 20. Results of the study revealed that there is no statistically significant difference in emotional intelligence and it’s sub-factors of school going adolescent with respect to their gender grade and board pattern of education. The findings provide a further need on how to more improve upon the emotional intelligence of school going adolescent. Implications and recommendations for developing emotional intelligence school going adolescent are discussed.

Persepsi Pelakuan Agresif Dan Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Di Lima Buah Sekolah Di Kawasan Bandar Johor Bahru

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azizi Yahaya ◽  
Yusof Boon ◽  
Jamaludin Ramli ◽  
Shahrin Hashim ◽  
Faizah Idris
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Family Background ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Aggressive Attitude ◽  
Students Attitudes

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti persepsi pelajar terhadap tingkah laku agresif yang berlaku di lima buah sekolah di kawasan Bandar Johor Bahru. Secara khusus, kajian ini untuk mengenal pasti persepsi pelajar terhadap faktor yang menyebabkan berlakunya perlakuan agresif pelajar dan jenis tingkah laku agresif yang berlaku di sekolah menengah. Dalam konteks kajian ini, hanya tiga persepsi pelajar sahaja yang dikaji, iaitu dari aspek faktor yang menjurus kepada perlakuan agresif pelajar, jenis tingkah laku yang berlaku di sekolah dan persepsi hipotesis. Seramai 260 orang pelajar yang dikategorikan sebagai agresif dari tingkatan satu, dua dan empat di lima buah sekolah di kawasan bandar Johor Bahru dipilih secara rawak berperingkat dilibatkan dalam kajian ini. Alat kajian ini ialah Instrumen Soal Selidik Senarai Semak Masalah Mooney yang mengandungi 64 item berbentuk skala Likert. Nilai kebolehpercayaan (alpha croanbach) alat kajian adalah 0.81. Secara keseluruhan, tahap persepsi pelajar terhadap perlakuan agresif dan jenis berada pada tahap yang tinggi melebihi min 3.67. Dapatan hipotesis menunjukkan tidak terdapat perbezaan yang signifikan antara faktor suasana sekolah, latar belakang keluarga, sikap pelajar, psikologi dan rakan sebaya dengan jantina. Di samping itu, terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara tingkah laku verbal dan anti sosial dengan pendapatan ibu bapa. Persepsi pelajar terhadap perlakuan agresif di sekolah menengah menunjukkan bahawa pelajar bertindak secara agresif berpunca daripada faktor–faktor berikut, iaitu suasana sekolah (min 4.1), latar belakang keluarga yang kurang memberikan perhatian kepada pelajar (min 3.86), sikap pelajar (min 3.88), psikologi (min 3.65) dan rakan sebaya (min 3.68). Tingkah laku agresif yang kerap dilakukan ialah tingkah laku fizikal (min 3.57), verbal (min 3.53) dan anti sosial (min 3.34). Dapatan kajian ini menunjukkan tahap agresif pelajar di sekolah adalah pada tahap yang tinggi. Cadangan untuk mengatasi masalah antaranya ialah pihak sekolah harus mengenal pasti budaya pelajar agresif dan memperkasakan program pembimbing rakan sebaya agar dapat mengurangkan masalah pelajar agresif. Kata kunci: Faktor suasana sekolah; latar belakang keluarga; sikap pelajar; faktor psikologi; rakan sebaya; agresif The objective of the study is to identify the perception of the students on aggressive attitudes in five secondary schools in Johor Bahru. This study also attempts to identify the factor and types of aggressiveness among secondary school students. This study focused on three important aspects which was causes on students’ aggressiveness, types of aggressive attitudes and hypothesis perception. A total of 260 questionnaires were distributed at random stage to aggressive student from form one, two and four. The instrument used for this research the Mooney Problem Check List. consist of 64 Likert skill items. The reliability value (alpha croanbach) for the instrument was at 0.81. Findings revealed that the level of students aggressiveness and the type of aggressiveness in secondary schools in Johor Bahru were at the high mean score more than 3.67. Researach hypothesis shows that there is no significant difference between school environment factors, family background, students attitudes, psychology, and peers group with gender. There is significant relationship between verbal behaviour and anti–social with family income. Students’ perception between aggressive attitude in secondary school show that environment of the school is dominant (mean 4.1), less attention from family background (mean 3.8), students’ attitude (mean 3.88), psychology (mean 3.65) and their friends (mean 3.68). The most common aggressiveness attitude among student was the physical attitude (mean 3.57), verbal (mean 3.53) and anti social (mean 3.34). Thus this research shows that the aggressive attitude among students was high. The study suggested that the school should identify aggressiveness culture among the students and should implement the peers program reduce the problems. Key words: School environment; family background; peer group; students attitude; psychology factor; aggressive

scholarly journals Teachers’ Professional Ethics and Classroom Management as a Correlate of Students’ Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Abia State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 715-719
Author(s):  
Chukwuemeka Joseph Chukwu ◽  
Evelyn Ijeoma Ezepue ◽  
Kalu-mba Evelyn ◽  
Ukamaka Felicia Iremeka ◽  
Nweke Prince Onyemaechi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Classroom Management ◽  
Professional Ethics ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
School Students ◽  
Research Questions

The study examined teachers’ professional ethics and classroom management as a correlate of students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Abia State, Nigeria. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted a Correlational Research Design. The population of the study consisted of 9,200 Secondary School Students in Public Secondary Schools. The study sampled 920 students representing 10% of the populations using Stratified Random Sampling Technique. The instrument for data collection was structured questionnaire titled: “Teachers’ Professional Ethics and Classroom Management of Students Academic performance (TPECMSAP)”. The instrument was validated by three experts. The instrument was tested using t-test method and calculated with Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation which yielded an index of 0.71 for teachers’ professional ethics and 0.89 for classroom management. Data collected was analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions. Pearson’s r, R2 (coefficient of determination) and multiple regression analysis was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 levels of significance. The findings of the study revealed that there is a significant relationship between teachers’ professional ethics, classroom management and students academic performance. The findings of the study revealed that employment of qualified teachers and other professionals’ demands for practices to ensure high academic performance. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that government and the school administrators should organize seminars, workshops and conferences to create more awareness on teachers’ ethics and classroom managements on academic performance of students in Nigeria.

scholarly journals Emotional Intelligence of Higher Secondary School Students With Respect to Their Gender

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arshad Ali Bhat
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Altruistic Behavior ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
School Students ◽  
Jammu And Kashmir ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Significant Difference

Present Study lights on Emotional Intelligence in higher secondary school students. Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand emotional intelligence and their causes, the capability to effectively regulate these emotions in one self and in others and most importantly being able to use the emotions as a source of and dealing with social situations. The sample of present study was drawn randomly from different higher secondary schools, of baramulla district state Jammu and Kashmir. The researcher therefore selected 11th and 12th grade 120 students randomly from different higher secondary schools of baramulla district, out of 120 students 60 were girls and 60 were boys. The investigator has employed English version of Emotional Intelligence scale (EIS) as developed by Anukool Hyde, Sanjyot Pethe And Upinder Dhar is used for the present study. The scale is based on five dimensions viz. self awareness, empathy, self motivation, emotional stability, managing relations, integrity, self development, value orientation, commitment, altruistic behavior. There is significant difference between boys and girls in the level of emotional intelligence.

scholarly journals Mental Alertness, Self-esteem and Emotional Intelligence of Underprivileged Students: A Remedial Intervention Program

2020 ◽  
pp. 15-19
Author(s):  
N. Maheshbabu ◽  
S. Madhushree
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
9Th Grade ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Remedial Intervention

Aim: To assess the remedial training intervention on mental alertness, self-esteem, emotional intelligence of underprivileged. Study Design: The present study is experimental design and adopts remedial intervention program. Place and Duration of Study: Underprivileged students of high school (Bidar district of North Karnataka, India). Methodology: Underprivileged students of 9th standard were selected from Government high schools located in Bidar district using the purposive sampling technique and in the first phase, the pre-test was conducted and based on the results the intervention program over a period of six months was conducted. Mental alertness scale developed by Srivastava [1] self-esteem scale developed by Prasad Thakur [2] and emotional intelligence developed by Shettal Prasad [3]. The questionnaires were administered in both phases i.e. pre-test and post-test. Sample: Underprivileged students 120 studying at 9th grade were included both boys and girls. Results: Paired t-test was used for data analysis and it was found that there is a significant difference in mental alertness, self-esteem and emotional intelligence of underprivileged in post-test; this means remedial intervention training has an effect on students learning process. Conclusion: The remedial intervention program has an effect on mental alertness, self-esteem and emotional intelligence. Therefore, underprivileged students’ needs special care and attention for their learning process as they are lack in proper parenting style and hence such remedial program can be planned based upon the students’ academic achievements and this should be the major part of the school curriculum for underprivileged.

scholarly journals EFFICACY OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNIQUE AND PARENTAL SOCIAL CLASS IN FOSTERING VOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GOMBE STATE, NIGERIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 136
Author(s):  
Muraina Kamilu Olanrewaju ◽  
Yusuf Suleiman
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Social Class ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Vocational Development ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Intelligence Technique

This study focused on efficacy of emotional intelligence technique and parental social class in fostering vocational development of secondary school students in Gombe State, Nigeria. Pretest-posttest, control group quasi-experimental design with a 2x3 factorial matrix was used in the study. Multi-stage sampling technique was used in sampling 117 participants from 3 local government areas (12 schools) in the state. The respondents were measured with validated scale of 0.79 reliability coefficient and the data obtained was analyzed using T-test and Analysis of Variance statistical analysis. Two (2) research hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The results showed that there was significant difference in the vocational development of secondary school students exposed to emotional intelligence technique and those in the control group (t= 57.64; p<0.05) and there was significant difference in the vocational development of secondary school students with high, moderate and low parental social class (t= 27.51; p<0.05). In view of these findings, the study recommended that educational stakeholders should intensify their effort to organize conferences on the implications of emotional intelligence technique and parental social classes on effective re-orientation of youths towards improving vocational development.

scholarly journals Role of Social Networks, Emotional Intelligence and Psychosocial characteristics in developing Entrepreneurial Intentions of Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatima Javed ◽  
Rebecca Ali ◽  
Ariba Hamid ◽  
Madeeha Shahid ◽  
Khadija Kulosoom
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Social Factor ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Mediating Role

In today’s world the term “Entrepreneurship” is garnering great attention as it leads to value creation and help the countries on their journey towards achieving economic prosperity. Yet, to date the research determining the combined impact of various environmental, emotional and psycho-social factors on entrepreneurial intentions is scarce. This study examines how the perception of backing and assistance received by social networks; personal as well as professional shape entrepreneurial intentions. Current study explores the mediating role of a cognitive factor that is self-efficacy and a direct relation of a psycho-social factor that is self-esteem on entrepreneurial intention. With a sample of 192 students the model was tested using multiple regression analysis. The findings reveal that social networks and emotional intelligence has a significant role in determining entrepreneurial intentions. Self-efficacy was found to mediate both the relations, while the relation between positive self-esteem and entrepreneurial intention could not be proved. The study creates useful suggestions and awareness for the academic domain as well as policy makers in this region.

scholarly journals Survey on the Swimming Abilities among Secondary School Students in Hong Kong

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-57
Author(s):  
Lobo LOUIE ◽  
Ka Chun WONG ◽  
Bik C. CHOW
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Family Income ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
School Students ◽  
Parental Encouragement ◽  
Significant Difference

LANGUAGE NOTE | Document text in English; abstract also in Chinese. The purpose of this study is to understand the swimming abilities among the secondary school students in HongKong. A total of 1,752 subjects replied to the survey and it revealed that 46.7% of the secondary students were unable to swim. There are significant differences between observed and expected frequencies for the secondary students who were able and unable to swim in gender and family income but no significant difference were found among school levels. Parental encouragement was the major reason for the secondary students participating in swimming activity. This finding provided the database for the school administrators and health care professionals to better understand the current situation about the swimming abilities among the secondary school students in Hong Kong. 本調查旨在探討本港中學生的游泳能力，採用問卷形式收集了1752名中學生，結果顯示有46.7%不懂游泳，盼望學校及教育部門加以關注。

Uncovering Students' Knowledge in Local History: The Camando to Leon Case

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-122
Author(s):  
Maricar C. Agon
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local History ◽  
Place Of Residence ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
History Of ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Type Of School

This descriptive-quantitative research study determined the knowledge in the local history of the Grade 12 students in Leon, Iloilo, when respondents were classified according to a type of school, family income, place of residence, and exposure and participation in Municipal activities. Through stratified random sampling technique, 233 Grade 12 students of the six secondary schools in the Municipality of Leon Batch 2019-2020 were the selected participants. The data were gathered utilizing a duly-validated researcher-made questionnaire that was delivered via an online Google form to the selected Grade 12 students of the six secondary schools. Using SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences), the data was tallied, computer-processed, analyzed, and interpreted and set at a .05 level of significance. Students have average awareness of local history and exposure to and participation in various municipal events when classified by type of school, family income, and place of residence. When pupils were categorized according to the type of school, there was a significant difference in their knowledge of local history but no significant differences in their family income or place of residence. Students' knowledge of local history has no significant relationship to their level of exposure and participation in various municipal activities. Students are more knowledgeable about sociocultural history than they do about political history.

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