Emotional quotient differences on family structure, birth order and gender / Richard S. Medalla Jr. 6

Thesis (M.A.) -- Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, 2009.;A thesis presented to the faculty of the Graduate School of Arts, Sciences and Education, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Master in Family Science.;Includes bibliographical references. 56

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The descriptive research was undertaken to investigate the differences on emotional quotient between family structure, birth order and gender of freshmen respondents at Divine Word College of Legaspi. Specifically, this study has the following objectives: 1. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of: a) Family structure b) Birth order c) Gender. 2. What is the total emotional quotient of the respondents when grouped according to: a) Family Structure b) Birth Order c) Gender. 3. Is there significant difference in emotional quotient of the respondents when grouped according to Family Structure? 4. Is there a significant difference in respondent's emotional quotient when grouped according to Birth Order? 5. Is there a significant difference in respondent's emotional quotient when grouped according to Gender? The study utilized 0.05% level of significance to employ the correlation and statistical treatment. The findings of the study are as follows: 1) The result shows the total demographic profile of the respondents in terms of family structure, birth order and gender. Data show that majority of the respondents belong to complete family structure. Out of 100 respondents a total of 87 respondents belong to the group of complete family, while 13 respondents belong to the group of incomplete family. 2) The total mean score of emotional quotient of the respondent when grouped according to family structure revealed that under the total WQ of the respondents all groups acquired a verbal interpretation rating of Areas For Enrichment (AFE) regardless of family structure, this means that under their total emotional quotient of the respondents of this study needs attention and concern. An area for improvement should be done in the development and improvement of the said psychological dimension, conclusion for the first born, data show need for improvement on classified psychological dimension on interpersonal and stress. 3) The middle born child show significant difference between gender in terms of managing self towards making decision, confronting problem, interpersonal and total E.Q. However, the test result for both gender also suggested that female middle born respondents are more capable in handling self-conflict that male middle born respondents. 4) The last born child display a number of significant difference with the total mean score between the male and female respondents but the total classification of the total E.Q. imply a need for improvements. Overall, the study illustrates that there is significant in terms of the total EQ scores of the respondents as grouped according to the following: Family Structure, Birth Order and Gender. On the contrary, data show that there is no significant difference between the total mean score of E.Q. The respondents when grouped according to gender. The findings of the study led to the following conclusion: 1. There is a significant difference in terms of the total mean E.Q. scores of the respondents in the following groupings; a. Male and female according to their family structure b. Among female and among male according to ordinal position 2. There is no significant difference between the total mean E.Q. scores of the respondents when grouped according only to gender. Based on the findings and conclusion the following recommendations were formulated: 1. Result of this study should be given attention on the improvement of emotional intelligence quotient of the students. The Admission, Guidance and Testing Center should conduct a wellness session that aims empower self-improvement on the student's emotional quotient. 2. To obtain the desired objective, all incoming freshmen students must be given a standard test that will measure the level of their emotional quotient. To identify which among the student should be given much attention and immediate intervention. 3. For academic and non-academic personnel they should be given attention and be regarded about the significance of emotional intelligence quotient to their profession and work. Since the institution is service oriented in nature all employees should undergo seminar/ workshop on emotional sensitivity to improve their craft in their chosen field. 4. The Counselors of Divine Word College of Legaspi should be given an opportunity to enrich their knowledge on the importance of emotional quotient and make use of these skills in handling the students. Seminars and workshop is the possible and appropriate avenue where they can learn new and practical approach for intervention. 5. Follow-up studies shall be conducted to further improve the guidance program.

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