ABSTRACT
This study examined the emotional intelligence
as predictor of counsellors' effectiveness in Secondary schools in Abia State.
The study was guided by six research questions and six null hypotheses. The
literature related to the study was reviewed under the conceptual framework, theoretical
framework, Empirical studies and summary of the literature review. The study
adopted a correlation research design. The population was I 00 public secondary
school Guidance counsellors in Abia State. The sample size used was 85 Guidance
counsellors which includes 44 female Guidance counsellors and 41 male Guidance
counselors in Abia State drawn using Census sampling. Two research instruments
were used in collecting the data for the study namely Emotional intelligence
questionnaire (EIQ) and guidance counsellors effectiveness scale (CGES). The
instruments were validated by three experts, from Guidance and Counseling.
Psychology, Measurement and Evaluation, all from College of Education, Michael
Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. Reliability indices of 0.82(E1Q) and
0.83(GCES) respectively were obtained for the instruments. Data obtained for
the study were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient
for research questions while all the hypotheses were tested using linear regression
at 0.05 level of significance. It was found from the results of the analysis
that emotional intelligence to a high extent predicted counsellors
effectiveness in secondary schools. That dimensions of emotional intelligence
(self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management)
of guidance counsellor to a high extent predict counsellors effectiveness in
secondary schools. Based on the findings it was recommended among others that
the emotional intelligence as a factor should be considered in the employment
of guidance counsellors and their training as well as in their specialization.
MADU, S (2024). Emotional Intelligence As A Predictor Of Counsellors' Effectiveness In Secondary Schools In Abia State:- Madu Stella. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 23, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/emotional-intelligence-as-a-predictor-of-counsellors-effectiveness-in-secondary-schools-in-abia-state-madu-stella-7-2
STELLA, MADU. "Emotional Intelligence As A Predictor Of Counsellors' Effectiveness In Secondary Schools In Abia State:- Madu Stella" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 02 Apr. 2024, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/emotional-intelligence-as-a-predictor-of-counsellors-effectiveness-in-secondary-schools-in-abia-state-madu-stella-7-2. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
STELLA, MADU. "Emotional Intelligence As A Predictor Of Counsellors' Effectiveness In Secondary Schools In Abia State:- Madu Stella". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 02 Apr. 2024. Web. 23 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/emotional-intelligence-as-a-predictor-of-counsellors-effectiveness-in-secondary-schools-in-abia-state-madu-stella-7-2 >.
STELLA, MADU. "Emotional Intelligence As A Predictor Of Counsellors' Effectiveness In Secondary Schools In Abia State:- Madu Stella" Mouau.afribary.org (2024). Accessed 23 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/emotional-intelligence-as-a-predictor-of-counsellors-effectiveness-in-secondary-schools-in-abia-state-madu-stella-7-2