الذكاء العاطفي و علاقته بالنمط القيادي لدى معلمي رياض الأطفال و المدارس الأساسية في منطقة الأغوار الوسطى

الملخص EN

The purpose of this study is to investigate emotional intelligence and leadership styles among teachers of children.

The study, also, aims at determining the effect of gender, age, and educational level on emotional intelligence and leadership style.

To answer the following question: Can the emotional intelligence predict the leadership style of the teachers? The sample of the study consisted of (260) teachers from basic school and kindergarten of the central valleys of Jordan.

The validity and reliability of the scale were ensured.

Using means, (t) test, ANOVA, and regression analysis, the results showed that: 2- The degree of emotional intelligence and leadership styles was average.

9- There were statistical significant differences in emotional intelligence due to gender (for female), and age (for younger group).

3- There were statistical significant differences in democratic, diplomatic and negative leadership styles due to gender (for female), in dictatorial and democratic styles due to age (for younger group).

4- No statistical significant differences was shown for educational level.

5-Emotional intelligence and its components predicted democratic and diplomatic leadership styles.