The Influence of Emotional Intelligence on Generation Z Students to Improve Soft Skills
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This is study aims to identify the influence of emotional intelligence on the development of soft skills in generation Z students. The study was conducted with quantitative approach use a correlational survey method, involving 30 students of the Faculty of Economics, State University of Medan as respondents. Data were collected through a Likert-based questionnaire that measures emotional intelligence based on five main dimensions (self-awareness, self-control, motivation, empathy, and social skills) and soft skills (communication, cooperation, leadership, and problem solving). Data analysis was carried out using simple regression tests, ANOVA, and coefficient of determination. The results showed that emotional intelligence did not have a significant effect on improving soft skills, indicated by the F-count (0.000), R-square (0.000), and T-count (0.007) values which were smaller than the T-table. These findings indicate that the development of students' soft skills requires a multidimensional approach that does not only rely on emotional intelligence. This study provides new insights for educational institutions in designing programs to develop skills for generation Z students.
Source: Outline Journal of Education
Authors: Rivana Deva Siahaan, Annisa Putri Hairani, Putra Ananda Sinaga, Rodeo Dongoran, Dionisius Sihombing, Kevin Pradipta Sitepu
Institution: State University of Medan
Language: English
Topic: Social Skills and Education
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4412849762