Emotional Intelligence Structure in Preschool Children
https://doi.org/10.21603/sibscript-2025-27-5-852-864
Abstract
Emotional intelligence is a major component of mental health and social adaptation. The article reviews foreign and Russian approaches to emotional intelligence in preschool children. The three-component structure of emotional intelligence made it possible to identify the key elements of steady personal development in preschoolers. Emotional intelligence development is a multidimensional phenomenon, where emotional skills affect the overall psychological adaptation. Emotional intelligence includes ability to detect and identify emotions, regulation of emotional states, and awareness of emotions and feelings. In this study, the children were able to manifest the major emotions (joy, anger, sadness, fear, calmness, surprise) and distinguish them. The expression level was average while the ability to comprehend and describe emotions proved to be below average. Conflict resolution involved constructive interaction.
About the Authors
Alena P. Arkhipova
Daycare Center no. 146
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
Tyumen
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The authors declared no potential conflict of interests regarding the research, authorship, and / or publication of this article.
Dmitry N. Dolganov
Tyumen State University
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
Tyumen
Scopus Author ID: 36478516600
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