Abstract:

The purpose of this study is to examine the explanation effect of self-compassion on emotional intelligence of teacher trainees. Participants were 347 university students who were enrolled at a mid-size state University, in Turkey. In this study, the Selfcompassion Scale and the Bar-On Emotional Intelligence Scale were used. Self-compassion areas as self-kindness, awareness of common humanity, mindfulness, self-judgement, isolation, over-identification. Emotional intelligence areas are intrapersonal,interpersonal, stress management, adaptability, general mood and general emotional intelligence. In multiple regression analysis, it was found that the subscales of selfcompassion had significant effects on the subscales of emotional intelligence. The increase on self-kindness and mindfulness resulted in an increase on emotional intelligence, whereas the increase on self-judgement and over-identification leaded to a decrease in coping with stress and general emotional state. There are significant differences on emotional intelligent areas according to gender but not on self-compassion. Results indicate that selfcompassion is directly effective on emotional intelligence.

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