IMPACT OF PARENTAL OVERPROTECTION ON EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN YOUNG ADULTS
Keywords:
Overprotection, Emotional Intelligence, self regulation, self awareness, social skillsAbstract
Emotional Intelligence is one of the most quintessential factors that determine one’s successful social
life. Parental overprotection is one important and recurring factors, that has proved to affect the emotional
development of their children. The aim of the present study was to explore the impact of overprotection on the
development of Emotional Intelligence and its domains. Method: A sample of 90 young adults, aged 20 to 40 years,
was selected, after their positive consent. Parental Overprotection was measured using Parental Bonding
Instrument. Emotional Intelligence was measured using Emotional Intelligence Scale. Results: The results showed a
significant negative correlation between the Emotional Intelligence and over-protection experienced from both
parents. Each domain of emotional intelligence was found to be impacted negatively with increasing overprotection.
Conclusion: The study clearly shows that parental overprotection has a significant impact on the development of
emotional intelligence.
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Copyright (c) 2021 Ammu E Alexander, Padmakumari P, Indu D Padavan (Author)
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