This study aims to explore the association between self-reported emotional intelligence on the one hand and sociometric and perceived popularity on the other hand. Participants were 540 middle school students (286 girls and 254 boys, mean age = 12 years and seven months, standard deviation = one year and three months). Hierarchical regression analyses suggest that self-perception about recognizing others' emotions is positively related to both forms of popularity (with the exception of male perceived popularity). However, this relation is mediated by prosocial behaviors. Unexpectedly, self-perception of the ability to evaluate own emotions was negatively related to male sociometric popularity and female perceived popularity. Testing of hypotheses and implications for future research are discussed.
The role of emotional intelligence in promoting popularity among pre-adolescents
BARONCELLI, ANDREA;
2014
Abstract
This study aims to explore the association between self-reported emotional intelligence on the one hand and sociometric and perceived popularity on the other hand. Participants were 540 middle school students (286 girls and 254 boys, mean age = 12 years and seven months, standard deviation = one year and three months). Hierarchical regression analyses suggest that self-perception about recognizing others' emotions is positively related to both forms of popularity (with the exception of male perceived popularity). However, this relation is mediated by prosocial behaviors. Unexpectedly, self-perception of the ability to evaluate own emotions was negatively related to male sociometric popularity and female perceived popularity. Testing of hypotheses and implications for future research are discussed.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
