Abd Karim, Aishah Hanim and Kamaruzaman, Mohd Hasyrie Rusydi (2025) Emotional intelligence among primary school teachers in relation to gender, teaching experience and type of school. In: Compilation of Research Papers on SSH, Oct 2025 (Social Sciences & Humanities). MNNF Publisher, Senawang, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, pp. 1-8.
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Teachers in Malaysia face increasing emotional demands, making emotional intelligence (EI) essential for sustaining well-being and teaching effectiveness. This study examines EI levels among primary school teachers in Putrajaya, focusing on gender, teaching experience, and type of school (national vs. international). A quantitative survey design was employed, using the Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (WLEIS) to measure four EI dimensions: self-emotion appraisal, others’ emotion appraisal, use of emotion, and regulation of emotion. Data were collected through an online survey of 67 teachers, and analyzed using descriptive statistics and independent samples t-tests in SPSS. Findings indicate that both male and female teachers reported high EI, with males scoring slightly higher in self-emotion appraisal and regulation, while females excelled in the use of emotion. Teachers with more than five years of experience recorded significantly higher EI than their less experienced peers, particularly in self-emotion appraisal and use of emotion. Furthermore, national school teachers demonstrated higher EI compared to international school teachers, especially in the use and regulation of emotion. These results highlight the importance of teaching experience and school context in shaping EI. From an Islamic perspective, EI aligns with values such as patience (sabr), compassion (rahmah), and God-consciousness (taqwa), emphasizing its role in holistic teacher development. The study suggests integrating EI into teacher education and professional development programs to strengthen resilience, enhance instructional quality, and improve student outcomes.
| Item Type: | Book Chapter |
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| Additional Information: | 8322/124318 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Emotional intelligence, gender, teaching experience, type of school, Malaysia |
| Subjects: | L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1050.9 Educational psychology |
| Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): | Kulliyyah of Education > Department of Educational Psychology & Counseling Kulliyyah of Education |
| Depositing User: | Dr Aishah Hanim Abd Karim |
| Date Deposited: | 13 Nov 2025 11:57 |
| Last Modified: | 13 Nov 2025 11:59 |
| URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/124318 |
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