The role of emotional intelligence on English learning as a second language

Journal Title: International Research Journal of Applied and Basic Sciences - Year 2012, Vol 3, Issue 9

Abstract

This study investigated the role of emotional intelligence and it's components to predict English learning as a second language among L2 students of Islamic Azad University. The statistical population involved all of the Islamic Azad University, Ardabil Branch L2 students (N = 380) in 2009-10 academic year. From these, 191 students are selected as sample via random sampling based on Kreschi- Morgan table. Research method was correlation. To collect the data, Bar-On Emotional Quotient Inventory and academic mean score of student were used. Reliability of this instrument is calculated as =0.93 using Cronbach's alpha in Iranian society. For data analysis, multiple regression in enter model were used. The results showed that emotional intelligence and its dimensions predict students' academic achievement statistically significant (R2 = .65, F (5,185) = 67.5, P < .01).

Authors and Affiliations

Maryam Mohammadi| Department of Literature and Human Sciences, Ardabil branch, Islamic Azad University, Ardabil, Iran,M_maryam5980@yahoo.com

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Maryam Mohammadi (2012). The role of emotional intelligence on English learning as a second language. International Research Journal of Applied and Basic Sciences, 3(9), 1953-1956. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-5129