The role of emotional intelligence in university students: A perspective from the humanities
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https://doi.org/10.61273/neyart.v4i2.158Keywords:
Emotional intelligence, Empathy, Holistic educationAbstract
The present research, titled “The Role of Emotional Intelligence in University Students: A Perspective from the Human Sciences,” aimed to achieve this objective through documentary reviews for writers and a content analysis of previous cases of some students, highlighting theoretical trends from the perspective of emotional intelligence. At this stage, and within the content analysis, case studies were selected and the topic was coded; the results were compared and interpreted by others. The findings indicate that emotional competencies (namely self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation) predict students’ academic and social adjustment. As Goleman (1995) observes, emotional intelligence is a stronger predictor of success in life than intelligence quotient; it appears to be more important in educational contexts where social and emotional skills determine the outcome. Bar-On (2000) further suggests the role of emotional competencies in the early years of university students, as it is critical for achieving success in higher education. Therefore, it is of vital importance to establish different training initiatives aimed at increasing emotional intelligence in tertiary education so that growth is holistic and both cognitive and socio-emotional aspects can be developed in both settings.
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