Author/Authors :
Rahman, Abdul Malek Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia , Noah, Sidek Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia , Karim, Abdul Malek Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia , Marzuki, Wan Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia , Nabilah Universiti Teknologi Mara, Malaysia , Zulkifl Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia , Joharry Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia, Malaysia , Lihanna Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia, Malaysia , Shafeq, Syed Mohamed Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia , Jamaludin Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia , Sapon Universiti Tun Hussein Onn, Malaysia , Yusop, Mohd Universiti Tun Hussein Onn, Malaysia , Taib, Mohd Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia , Munirah Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia , Norlena Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia , Ruhaibah , dan Tajularipin Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Abstract :
This survey aims to describe the level of emotional intelligence (EQ) amongst Malaysian youth. A population of 16,668 youths who sat for the Malaysian Educators Selection Inventory (MEdSI) was chosen as respondent. Their responses towards the EQ components were analyzed descriptively using percentages, mean and standard deviations. Results showed that overall EQ of Malaysian youths were at moderate level. The analysis of resilience and the relationship skills components, however,were at high-level while the respondents emotional awareness and emotional expression levels were moderate. Based on the findings, it is felt that more realistic actions in building and promoting EQ among youths need to be taken due to the fact that EQ plays important role on personality and performance
Keywords :
Emotional Intelligence , emotion , youth , EQ
