Abstract
The present research focused on the relationship between emotional intelligence and moral
judgment in adolescents; it was hypothesized that there would be a positive relationship
between emotional intelligence (EI) and moral judgment; EI would predict moral judgment
and there are likely gender differences in moral judgment of adolescents. The sample of 351
adolescents (n=172 male; n=179 female) was recruited for the research. The Scale of
Emotional Intelligence (Batool & Khalid, 2009) and Padua Moral Judgment Scale
(Comunian, 2011) were used for assessment. Independent sample t-test, Pearson correlation
and hierarchical regression analysis were carried out to analyse data. Results revealed a
positive correlation between emotional intelligence and moral judgement (.15, p < .01), stage
4 of moral judgment development (.2, p < .01), socio-moral values (Contract .15, p< .01,
truth .17, p<.01, property .13, p< .05, law .11, p< .05 and legal justice .15, p< .01).
Regression analysis revealed that EI significantly predicted stage 4 of moral development,
socio-moral values (contract, truth, property, law and legal justice). Moral judgment
predicted all types of socio-moral values and stages of moral development. Moreover, the
combined interactive effect of EI and moral judgment significantly predicted stage 2 of
moral development. However, no gender differences were found in emotional intelligence
and moral judgment. Findings have important implications for parents, teachers and
policymakers.
Shazia Irfan, Rukhsana Kausar. (2018) Emotional Intelligence as Predictor of Moral Judgment in Adolescents, Journal of Research and Reflections in Education, Volume 12, Issue 2.
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