Emotional Intelligence and Job Performance among Physical Education Teachers
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Emotional intelligence, job performance, physical education teachersAbstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between emotional intelligence and job performance among physical education teachers in Egypt. The subject sample consisted of 60 primary, preparatory and secondary school teachers, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt. The age range of the participants was 25 to 40 years. Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (WLEIS: Wong & Law. 2002) and Teacher Job Satisfaction Survey (TJSS)(Fredy Wilson Ngimbudzi, 2009) were employed to collect data. Results indicated that the relationship between emotional intelligence and job performance is high and statistically significant.Downloads
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