Reliability of module emotional intelligence for children: building positive emotions of Malaysian children

Norfishah Mat Rabi

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Type :	article
Subject :	BF Psychology
Main Author :	Norfishah Mat Rabi
Additional Authors :	Nor Hasnida Che Md Ghazali Aqeel Khan Kosnin Azlina Ali Nazilah Nor Aizal Akmal Rohaizad
Title :	Reliability of module emotional intelligence for children: building positive emotions of Malaysian children

Place of Production :	Tanjong Malim
Publisher :	Fakulti Pembangunan Manusia
Year of Publication :	2019
Notes :	pakk
Corporate Name :	Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
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Abstract : Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris

Children who have a good level of emotional intelligence will be able to manage their lives in a more orderly and harmonious. Good emotional control is a very important aspect in the well-being of individuals. This study aims to identify the reliability of emotional intelligence module (EQ) in building positive emotion in preschool children. The samples involved a total of 100 preschool children aged four to six years in Terengganu, Malaysia. The analysis used was Rasch Model analysis to see the reliability level of Emotional Intelligence Module (KE) in building positive emotions of children. The findings show that the module is used to record a good level of reliability which is the reliability of the (person) is 0.74 and reliability of the item is 0.89. This shows the selection of the sample is appropriate and in keeping with the characteristics of the research objectives. While the items that have been built are valid and appropriate to the level of ability and understanding of the study sample.

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