Role of Emotional Intelligence in Career Advancement of University Teachers

Fida, Farah and Akhter, Nasreen and Iqbal, Sabiha and Noor, Aks E and Salamat, Lubna (2021) Role of Emotional Intelligence in Career Advancement of University Teachers. Humanities & Social Sciences Reviews, 9 (2). pp. 616-624. ISSN 2395-6518

Text be183c27a0212874bab31204865d430fd9a9.pdf Download (518kB)

Abstract

Purpose of the study: This paper aimed to discuss the theories of emotional intelligence and its role in career advancement in the institutions of working in the field of higher education. Methodology: A critical review of the literature is conducted to determine the most common theories of emotional intelligence, the concept of career advancement, and how emotional intelligence contribute to an individual's career advancement. This article also tries to organize various components involved in the career advancement of the teachers working in the universities. The data were collected from various national and international journal articles, books, and other relevant material. Main Findings: Analysis of literature revealed that there was a positive and significant impact of emotional intelligence on the career advancement of university teachers. It also explored the positive and negative elements that affect an employee's career advancement. Application of this study: The outcomes of the study would be helpful for university teachers to understand their level of emotional intelligence, which contribute to increasing their performance in term of career advancement. Novelty/Originality of this study: In the context of Pakistan, there were no such studies available in the literature that investigated on importance of emotional intelligence on the career advancement of university teachers.

Item Type:	Journal
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Emotional Intelligence, University Teachers, Career Advancement, Career Success, Higher Education.
Divisions:	School of Education & Cognitive Science
Depositing User:	Muhamad Aizat Nazmi Mohd Nor Hamin
Date Deposited:	20 Dec 2022 02:42
Last Modified:	20 Dec 2022 02:42
URI:	http://ur.aeu.edu.my/id/eprint/1042

Actions (login required)

View Item