Emotional Intelligence

Theoretical and Cultural Perspectives

• Author(s): Robert J. Emmerling, Vinod K. Shanwal, Manas K. Mandal,
• Publisher: Nova Publishers
• Pages: 222
• ISBN_10: 1600218563
  ISBN_13: 9781600218569
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Education / Educational Psychology , Education / Multicultural Education , Psychology / Cognitive Psychology & Cognition , Psychology / Emotions , Psychology / Interpersonal Relations , Self-Help / Emotions , Social Science / Anthropology / Cultural & Social ,

Description:... This book is designed to meet the growing need among researchers, graduate students, and professionals to look into the existing theoretical models as well as developing theories related to emotional intelligence. The primary aim of the book is to help readers get a view of current conceptualisations of emotional intelligence, while providing an opportunity to see how emotional intelligence has been interpreted and applied throughout the world. Psychological processes are expected to vary according to cultural meaning and practices. Recent studies indicate that emotional intelligence influences behaviour in a wide range of domains including school, community, and the workplace. At the individual level, it has been said to relate to academic achievement, work performance, our ability to communicate effectively, solve everyday problems, build meaningful interpersonal relationships, and even our ability to make moral decisions. Given that emotional intelligence has the potential to increase our understanding of ho