Emotional intelligence and leadership abilities amongst the students of the faculty of economics and administrative science (English language track)‎ in Al Azhar University-Gaza

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The aim of this research is to explore the relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership abilities amongst the students of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Science- English Language Track- in Al Azhar University- Gaza.

The research followed a descriptive analytical methodology where (320) students were surveyed and (234) responded (response rate 73%).

The research concluded that the emotional intelligence of the students is acceptable but needs further improvement.

It was also found that emotional intelligence is related to leadership abilities and that well- being is the most influential aspect of emotional intelligence.

Many recommendations are offered such as the need to improve all aspects of emotional intelligence especially well being as it is found to be the most influential aspect of emotional intelligence.

Furthermore, since emotional intelligence is related to leadership abilities and both can be improved, development opportunities and interactive and challenging activities such as training programs need to be offered to the students.