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The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between prospective teachers' emotional intelligence and prob-lem solving skills. The study carried out in the screening model was conducted with 335 prospective teachers studying at Van Century University Faculty of Education. "Problem Solving Inventory" and "Bar-On Emotional Intelligence Scale" were used to collect data in the study. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis and stepwise regression analysis were used in the analysis of the obtained data. As a result of the study, it has been determined that the prospective teachers’ emotional intelligence and problem solving scores are at a good level. Moreover, it was found that emotional intelligence and problem solving were significantly and positively related and emotional intelligence predicted problem solving by 14%. Finally, it has been found that problem-solving approaches are predicted by emotional intelligence dimensions.

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