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Emotional intelligence and academic motivation in primary school students
Julia Arias1, Jorge G Soto-Carballo1, Margarita R Pino-Juste2
1GIES-10 research group, Universidade de Vigo, Tui, Pontevedra, Spain.
Primary school students demonstrate mid to high emotional intelligence (EI) and good academic motivation. EI and motivation are positively correlated, with girls scoring higher in EI, highlighting the importance of emotional competence programs.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Social Psychology
Background:
- The role of emotions in education is a growing research area.
- Emotional intelligence (EI) and academic motivation are key factors in student development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore emotional intelligence (EI) and academic motivation levels in primary school students.
- To examine the relationship between EI and academic motivation in this age group.
Main Methods:
- Quasi-experimental design with an accidental sample of 541 primary school students.
- Utilized a School Motivation Scale and an EI questionnaire based on Goleman's EI model.
Main Results:
- Students exhibited mid to high EI across all factors (self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, social skills).
- A good level of academic motivation was observed.
- A significant positive correlation was found between EI and academic motivation.
- Girls showed a higher EI index, with no significant gender differences in academic motivation.
Conclusions:
- Emotional intelligence is positively linked to academic motivation in primary school students.
- Implementing programs to enhance emotional competencies is recommended for student psychoevolutionary development.
- Findings underscore the importance of integrating emotional development into educational strategies.
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