Kastamonu Eğitim Dergisi (Nov 2019)
The Relationship between Teacher Candidates’ Emotional Intelligence and Problem Solving Skills
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between teacher candidates' emotional intelligence and problem solving skills. The study carried out in the screening model was conducted with 335 teacher candidates studying at Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Education. "Problem Solving Inventory" developed by Heppner & Peterson (1982), adapted Turkish culture by Şahin, Şahin & Heppner (1993) and "Bar-On Emotional Intelligence Scale" adapted Turkish culture by Acar (2001) were used to collect data in the study. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis and stepwise regression analysis were used in the analysis of the obtained data. As a result of the study, it has been determined that the teacher candidates' emotional intelligence and problem solving skills are at a good level. Moreover, it was found that emotional intelligence and problem solving skills were significantly related and emotional intelligence explained problem solving skills by 14%. Finally, it has been found that all problem-solving approaches are explained by emotional intelligence dimensions.
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