Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11861/8839
Title: Emotional intelligence as a basis for self-esteem in young adults
Authors: Cheung, Chau-kiu 
Cheung, Hoi Yan 
Prof. HUE Ming Tak 
Issue Date: 2015
Source: The Journal of Psychology, 2015, Vol. 149(1), pp. 63-84.
Journal: The Journal of Psychology 
Abstract: As self-esteem is likely to build on favorable social experiences, such as those derived from achievement (i.e., GPA) and social competence, emotional intelligence is likely to be pivotal in fostering social experiences conducive to self-esteem. Accordingly, emotional intelligence is likely to underlie social competence and mediate the contribution of achievement to self-esteem. This uncharted role is the focus of this study, which surveyed 405 undergraduates in Hong Kong, China. Results demonstrated the pivotal role of emotional intelligence. Essentially, emotional intelligence appeared to be a strong determinant of self-esteem and explain away the positive effect of social competence on self-esteem. The results imply the value of raising emotional intelligence in order to consolidate the basis for the young adult's self-esteem.
Type: Peer Reviewed Journal Article
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11861/8839
ISSN: 0022-3980
1940-1019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00223980.2013.838540
Appears in Collections:Counselling and Psychology - Publication

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