Tėvų išsilavinimo įtaka ugdant vaiko emocinį intelektą jaunesniame mokykliniame amžiuje (6-11 m.)

LTStraipsnyje nagrinėjama, ar tėvų išsilavinimas turi įtakos ugdant vaiko emocinį intelektą jaunesniame mokykliniame amžiuje. Šiuolaikiniame pasaulyje vyrauja nuomonė, kad aukštesnio išsilavinimo tėvai gali užauginti emociškai intelektualesnį vaiką. Tačiau emocinis išprusimas ne visada yra susijęs su aukštu intelekto koeficientu. Straipsnyje analizuojama emocinio intelekto samprata ir raiška, stengiamasi pagrįsti tėvų išsilavinimo įtaką, ugdant vaiko emocinį intelektą, pateikiami emocinio intelekto ugdymo ypatumai ir galimybės šeimoje, bei pateikiami atlikto kiekybinio tyrimo, kuriame dalyvavo respondentai (tėvai), auginantys jaunesniojo mokyklinio amžiaus vaikus ir yra įgiję skirtingą išsilavinimą, rezultatai ir jų interpretacija. Tyrimo rezultatai patvirtino, jog tėvai, turintys aukštesnį išsilavinimą, labiau rūpinasi vaiko emociniu ugdymu. Jiems svarbesni tokie vaiko gebėjimai, kaip mokėjimas drąsiai reikšti savo nuomonę, sunkumų įveika ir savęs pažinimas. Šie tėvai dažniau taiko vieną iš svarbiausių emocinio intelekto metodų – padeda vaikui išmokti valdyti neigiamas emocijas ir stresines situacijas. Pagrindiniai žodžiai: emocinis intelektas, jaunesnysis mokyklinis amžius, išsilavinimas, šeima, ugdymas. [Iš leidinio]

ENEmotional intelligence (EQ) is crucial for well-being. Schools teach social and emotional skills, but families play the biggest role in shaping children's EQ. Research shows that children with high EQ are more successful in life. Research problem. There is a prevailing discourse surrounding the correlation between parental education levels and child-rearing practices. A common perception is that individuals with lower levels of education are less capable of providing adequate care and nurturing for their children, while those with higher education are seen as better equipped to raise "well adjusted" children. However, the relationship between cognitive intelligence and emotional intelligence is complex and not always linear. This raises a pertinent question: how does a parent's education level affect a child's emotional development during their early school years? Research object - the effects of parental education on the development of emotional intelligence in children. Research aim - to examine the effects of parental education on the development of emotional intelligence in younger children. Research tasks: 1. To analyze the concept and expression of emotional intelligence. 2. To substantiate the influence of parents' education in developing the emotional intelligence of a younger school age child. 3. To examine the features and possibilities of developing emotional intelligence in the family. 4. To assess the influence of parents' education in developing a child's emotional intelligence. Research methods: To uncover the influence of parental education on the development of a child's emotional intelligence, its concept, and the specifics of its development, a method of scientific literature analysis was chosen. To achieve the research objective, a quantitative method—a questionnaire survey—was selected.The research results were processed and systematized using SPSS and Microsoft Excel programs. Research methodology. Data for the study was collected using a quantitative research method - an online survey. The survey was conducted using the online survey system "Google Forms". An online questionnaire titled "The Influence of Parental Education on the Development of Children's Emotional Intelligence in Early Elementary School (6-11 years old)" consisting of seven questions was placed on this online survey system. Participants are guaranteed anonymity and confidentiality. Results will be presented only in aggregate form, thus ensuring the participant's anonymity. In conducting the research, the ethical principles of research were adhered to: reliability, honesty, respect, and accountability. The sample size was calculated using the Paniotto formula, resulting in 399 respondents. A total of 400 respondents participated in the study. Data from the Education Management Information System indicated that there were 121,495 primary school students in Lithuania during the 2022-2023 academic year. The sample error was 0.05. Participants were selected using demographic criteria (residing in Lithuania and having children aged 6-11 years). A simple random sampling method was used. The research data was processed using MS Excel and SPSS. Conclusions. 1. Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one's own emotions, as well as to empathize with others. It is crucial for successful learning and communication. 2. Parental education has a positive impact on a child's emotional literacy. It is developed through example, conversations, and various activities. A mother, as the closest person, has the greatest influence.3. Parents, considering the individual characteristics of the child, should choose an appropriate communication style. In order to raise an emotionally literate child, parents must be sensitive, empathetic, and spend as much quality time together as possible. 4. Empirical research has revealed that parents with higher levels of education pay more attention to their children's emotional development. They are more likely to help children understand and manage their emotions. Parents with higher levels of education have a better understanding of the importance of emotional intelligence and use a variety of educational methods. Keywords: emotional intelligence, early primary school age, education, family, upbringing. [From the publication]

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