Abstract:

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between academic, social and emotional self-efficiency of emotional intelligence levels of adolescents. The study group consists of a total of 621 students, 376 boys (60.54) and 245 girls (39.46) , aged between 14 and 17, studying in high schools in the central districts of a province in Central Anatolia. Bar-On Emotional Intelligence Child and Adolescent Form and Self-Efficacy Scale for Children were used in data collection process. The statistical analysis of the data was done by SPSS 18.00 package program and the significance level was taken as .05. According to the results of the study; it was found a significantly positive relationship between academic self-efficacy and all sub-dimensions of emotional intelligence (interpersonal, interpersonal, adaptability, stress management, general mood and positive impression). Significantly positive relationships were found from social self-efficacy and the sub-dimensions of emotional intelligence (interpersonal, interpersonal, adaptability, general mood, and positive impression). Significantly positive relationships were found between emotional self-efficacy and all sub-dimensions of emotional intelligence (interpersonal, interpersonal, adaptability, stress management, general mood and positive impression). As a result of regression analysis performed; it was seen a significant relationship between emotional self-efficiency and sub-dimensions of emotional intelligence. Intrapersonal, adaptability, stress management, general mood and positive impression were found as important predictors of Emotional Self-Efficacy. Based on the findings, recommendations have been developed.

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