An ınvestigation on the relationship between maternal education level, maternal employment, and emotional intelligence performance of 10 years old children
Künye
COSKUN, K. (2017). An investigation on the relationship between maternal education level, maternal employment, and emotional intelligence performance of 10 years old children. Ahi Evran Üniversitesi Kırşehir Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 18(3), 456-470.Özet
The present study seeks out investigating the relationship between mothers’ level of education, maternal
employment and emotional intelligence performance of children who are at the age of 10. Emotional intelligence
is described as construct including self-awareness, self-management, motivation, social skills, and empathy.
Emotional intelligence is perceived as inseparable part of education process. The present study was designed in
correlational research. Sample of the study consisted of 221 children. Data were collected through the Ten Years
Emotional Intelligence Scale (TYEIS). Data were analysed through Spearman-Brown Rank Correlation and
regression analysis. As a result of the study it was concluded that the higher level of education mothers has, the
more their children have emotional intelligence performance; there is negatively low level correlation between
maternal employment and emotional intelligence performance of their children. Results of the study were dealt
with and discussed in accordance with mother-child interaction and emotional intelligence development of
children