The relationship between emotional intelligence, locus of control and sense of coherence in a market research organisation
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Authors
Feldman, Janine
Issue Date
2011-02
Type
Dissertation
Language
en
Keywords
Emotional Intelligence , Locus of control , Sense of coherence , Salutogenesis , Wellness constructs
Alternative Title
Abstract
The primary objective was to determine whether there is a relationship between emotional
intelligence, locus of control and sense of coherence in a market research organisation. A
secondary objective was to determine whether individuals from various biographical groups
differed significantly in terms of emotional intelligence, locus of control and sense of coherence. A
sample of 179 participants completed the Bar-On EQ-i, Locus of Control Inventory and Sense of
Coherence Scale.
There was a statistically significant relationship between emotional intelligence, locus of control
and sense of coherence. No significant gender differences were found. Furthermore, the findings
showed differences between occupational levels in terms of both internal locus of control and
sense of coherence, but not for emotional intelligence. No significant differences were evident
between education, work experience or age in terms of the three constructs.
An emotional intelligence intervention programme was recommended, as well as the use of an
emotional intelligence assessment instrument. Recommendations for future research included
broadening the relevance of the results.
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Citation
Feldman, Janine (2011) The relationship between emotional intelligence, locus of control sense of coherence in a market research organisation, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/4805>