Comparison of Emotional Intelligence, Self-Esteem, and Aggression in Monolinguals and Bilinguals

The present study aimed to examine possible differences in emotional intelligence (EI), self-esteem, and aggression in mono- and bilinguals. A total of 260 undergraduate students (130 monolinguals and 130 bilinguals) from Azar baijan Shahid Madani University were randomly selected. The students responded to Bradbury & Graves EI, Coopersmith Self-esteem, and Aggression Questionnaires. The data were analyzed by MANOVA method. The results showed significant difference in aggression between the two groups of monolinguals and bilinguals (P < .05). Monolinguals, however, achieved higher scores on aggression than bilinguals. The results of the present study confirm that bilinguals can achieve to higher goals due to their ability to interact in two different situations, and exhibit lesser aggression in their social interactions.