Emotional intelligence and leadership orientations among university students

Yıl 2024, Cilt: 8 Sayı: 3, 92 - 107, 21.10.2024

Rabiye Akın , Füsun Terzioğlu

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ABSTRACT
Purpose: This study aimed to determine the relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership orientations among university students.
Design and Methods: This study had a descriptive comparative design. The research data were collected using the "Semi-Structured Question Form," the "Emotional Intelligence Scale," and the "Leadership Orientations Scale."
Findings: Results showed that a significant positive relationship was determined between emotional intelligence level and leadership orientations in students in the fields of health, social, and science.
Practice Implications: It is important to develop students' emotional intelligence levels and leadership orientations.
Keywords: University education, emotional intelligence, leadership, undergraduate student

Anahtar Kelimeler

University education, emotional intelligence, leadership, undergraduate student

Etik Beyan

Çalışmamızın tasarlanmasından sonuçlanıp raporlanmasına kadar tüm aşamalarda etik kurallara uyulmuştur.

Destekleyen Kurum

Çalışmamız herhangi bir kurum ve kuruluştan destek almamıştır.

Teşekkür

Çalışmamıza katılan tüm öğrencilere yürekten teşekkür ederim.

Kaynakça

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