Bahria Journal of Professional Psychology

6-24

Authors: Riaz Ahmad, Zakia Bano, Zaeema Riaz and Kausar Ansari

The present study was conducted to explore the predictive relationship of social anxiety with adjustment problems among female students of Karachi, Pakistan, between age ranges of 12-19 years. Thus it was hypothesized that social anxiety will predict adjustment problems in female adolescents. 250 students were assessed through Pakistani versions of Social anxiety Scale –Adolescents (SAS-A; Ahmad & Bano, 2013) originally developed by La Greca and Lopez in 1998 and Reynolds Adolescent Adjustment Screening Inventory (RAASI; Ahmad, Khanam & Riaz, 2008) originally developed by (Reynolds, 2001).

44-63

Authors: Salman Shahzad, Nasreen Begum and Areej Mukhtar Khan

The objective of present study was to explore the role of emotional intelligence in self-concept in interpersonal relationships (i.e., family, same sex and opposite sex) in adolescents. After detailed literature review the following hypotheses were formulated; 1) Trait emotional intelligence would be a predictor of self-concept interpersonal relationship with family. 2) Trait emotional intelligence would be a predictor of self-concept interpersonal relationship with same sex. 3) Trait emotional intelligence would be a predictor of self-concept interpersonal relationship with opposite sex. Sample of present study comprised of 143 secondary school students recruited from private sector secondary schools situated in different areas of Karachi. The age range of entire sample was from 12 to 16 years (Mean age = 14.41, years, SD = 1.36). Among them were 74 (51.7%) males and 69 (48.3%) were females. Out of total sample 104 (72.7%) belonged to nuclear family setup and 39 (27.3%) belonged to joint family setup. Personal Information Form was used to take personal information (age, education, family system, etc.) of the participants. Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire-Adolescent Short Form (TEIQue-ASF, Petrides, Sangareau, Furnham, & Frederickson, 2006) and Self-Description Questionnaire-II (SDQ-II, Marsh, Ellis, Parada, Richards, & Heubeck, 2005) were administered to measure the emotional intelligence and self-concept in interpersonal relationships of adolescents respectively. In order to interpret the data in statistical terminology descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviations, percentages) was used for getting a better statistical view of characteristics of sample of the data in a summarized way. Simple regression analysis was used to determine the predictive relationship of TEIQue-ASF with SDQ-II in adolescents. The statistical computation was done through Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 20.0). Results showed that Trait EI is a significant predictor of self-concept in interpersonal relationship i.e., family (R2 = 0.062, F (142) = 9.44, p<.003) same sex (R2 = 0.10, F (142) = 16.60, p<.000) and opposite sex (R2 = 0.028, F (142) = 4.19, p<.042) in adolescents. Overall results indicate that trait emotional intelligence is an important factor for developing self-concept in establishing interpersonal relationship in adolescents. Implications of these results the avenues for future research have also been suggested.

79-114

Authors: Nagina Parveen and Ali Muhammad Soomro

This paper explores the prominent and effective roles and characteristics of emotional and social intelligence (ESI) in the work setting. The paper thoroughly focuses on the various claims of researchers for the need and application of emotional and social intelligence competencies particularly in the work environment. It also explores the psychological aspects of emotional and social intelligence along with the future ramifications for professional life. In the modern age researchers have discovered the importance of emotional and social intelligence for the most dynamic organizations and the most satisfying and successful personal and professional lives. ESI has received considerable attention of employees in many workplaces, as a recipe for high achievement and success. In this regard the paper can provide guidelines for employees and employers to understand the principles of emotional and social intelligence. It can also be helpful to improve responsiveness, abilities and skills to be a star performer through the knowledge to integrate and apply the ESI. The paper provides useful directions to prompt and encourage the use of emotional and social competencies on the job for the betterment of employees and prosperity of organizations.