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Study of emotional intelligence and leadership competencies in university students

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This article examines the relationship between emotional intelligence and ethical leadership competencies among university students. The research hypothesis was that emotional intelligence correlates positively with the exercise of good leadership. To this aim, a study was carried out with 1101 university students from Chile, Mexico and Spain who responded to a questionnaire on emotional intelligence (WLEIS) and a questionnaire on leadership competencies (LID) that measures understanding of reality, self-control and team harmonisation. The results show a positive correlation between emotional intelligence and leadership, although with significant differences by country and degree programs, but not in relation to gender. The research contribution is particularly relevant. Firstly, there are few studies on emotional intelligence and ethical leadership competencies carried out in the university student environment. Secondly, the study provides evidence of the predictive validity of emotional intelligence, in particular ‘use of emotions’, on leadership competencies. This finding points to the importance of teaching emotional intelligence in order to develop the leadership competencies of university students.

Source: Cogent Education

DOI: 10.1080/2331186x.2024.2411826

Authors: Jorge López González, Jesús Manuel Martínez, Maven Lomboy, Luis Expósito

Institutions: Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Finis Terrae University

Language: English

Topic: Emotional Intelligence and Performance

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,165