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Type :thesis
Subject :BF Psychology
Main Author :Nabiha Sulaiman
Title :Emotional intelligence and perceived social support as predictors of delinquency among adolescents in Selangor
Place of Production :Tanjong Malim
Publisher :Fakulti Pembangunan Manusia
Year of Publication :2021
Corporate Name :Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
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Abstract : Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
This study examines whether emotional intelligence and perceived social support are significant predictors of delinquency. This cross-sectional study applied a quantitative approach using the survey method. Data for this study were collected using three measures to evaluate emotional intelligence, perceived social support and delinquency among students in hotspot schools. Three questionnaires used are USM Emotional Quotient Inventory, Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale and Delinquency Scale. Total of 352 samples where n=189 male and n=163 female among Form 4 students in hotspot schools in Petaling Jaya district, Selangor. Respondents of this study were recruited through random sampling to answer the questionnaires. In inferential statistics, multiple regression analysis was used for data analysis and interpretation. The result showed that combination of five domains; emotional control, emotional conscientiousness, emotional awareness, emotional expression, and family significantly contribute 27% to predict delinquency. Emotional expression has the largest beta coefficient, β=-.52 while emotional control showed smallest beta coefficient, β= -0.48. In conclusion, emotional control, emotional conscientiousness, emotional awareness, emotional expression, and family are domains that significantly predict delinquency. Findings of this study enhance further understanding on domains in emotional intelligence and perceived social support that predicts delinquency.

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