Level of Emotional Intelligence and Achievement Motivation among Students of Two Selected High schools, Gulele Sub-City, Addis Ababa
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2024-10
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Addis Ababa University
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This study investigated the relationship between emotional intelligence and achievement motivation among students of two selected high schools in gulele sub city, Addis Ababa. The research aimed to assess emotional intelligence and achievement motivation levels, examine their correlation, and compare them across gender, grade level, and family income. A survey research design was employed to collect data from 365 grade 9 and 10 students from two high schools in Gulele sub city, Addis Ababa, using stratified sampling. Self-administered questionnaires were used to gather data on emotional intelligence (Assessing Emotions Scale) and achievement motivation (Achievement Motives Scale). The collected data was analyzed using SPSS version 26. Overall, students demonstrated high emotional intelligence levels (mean score = 122.06) and a moderate level of achievement motivation (68.8% scored in the moderate range). Moreover, a significant positive correlation (r = .347, p < .001)was identified between emotional intelligence and achievement motivation, suggesting that higher emotional intelligence is associated with greater achievement motivation. Furthermore, Family income significantly influenced emotional intelligence levels. While no significant differences were found between genders or grade levels.Regarding achievement motivation levels of students, females demonstrated slightly higher achievement motivation scores. The study emphasizes the importance of fostering emotional intelligence development in educational settings. Schools can integrate emotional intelligence into the curriculum, create supportive learning environments, and provide teacher training to equip students with essential skills for achievement. Future research is needed to examine the long-term implications of emotional intelligence and determine effective approaches for its development in Ethiopian schools. likewise, Parents can foster emotional intelligence in their children by modeling emotional regulation, empathy, and effective communication, setting realistic expectations, and encouraging a growth mindset.
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Achievement Motivation among Students