Investigation of Faculty Members' Emotional Intelligence

• Published in: European journal of educational research Vol. 10; no. 4; pp. 1727 - 1740
• Main Authors: Tasci, Gulsah, Titrek, Osman
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Eurasian Society of Educational Research 15.10.2021
• Subjects: Academic Rank (Professional); Beginning Teachers; College Faculty; Emotional Intelligence; Empathy; Experienced Teachers; Foreign Countries; Gender Differences; Interpersonal Competence; Psychological Patterns; Self Concept; Teacher Characteristics; Teacher Motivation; Turkey
• ISSN: 2165-8714; 2165-8714
• DOI: 10.12973/EU-JER.10.4.1727

The main aim of the present study is to investigate the emotional intelligence of faculty members based on their career stage and gender. In the study, a mixed method was employed to determine the emotional intelligence of faculty members and to reach generalizable findings. The convenience sampling method was used in the quantitative study, while the quota sampling method was used in the qualitative section. The quantitative section sample included faculty members in various stages in their careers. In the qualitative dimension, the sample included faculty members who participated in the quantitative application. The quantitative study findings demonstrated that there were significant differences between the emotional intelligence competencies of female and male faculty members in the workplace based on the empathy and self-awareness dimensions. The qualitative study findings revealed that there were differences between the emotional intelligence dimensions, especially based on the career stage and gender. Recommendations are presented based on the study findings.