Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Criteria of School Principals in AL-Ahsaa Governorate in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

(Mohammad Ahmad Al Shoura and Bassam Mahmoud Al Saideen)

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Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership criteria of school principals in Al-Ahsaa Governorate, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The sample of the study consisted of (42) randomly picked school principals. To achieve the objectives of the study, two questionnaires were carried out to assess the emotional intelligence and leadership criteria. The results of the study indicated that there is statistically significant positive relationship (α= 0.05) between the components of emotional intelligence and emotional intelligence as a whole as well as the components of leadership criteria and leadership as a whole. The averages of emotional intelligence values among the principals were high, with a mean of (4.06) and standard deviation of (0.55). The averages of leadership traits values among principals were great, with a mean of (4.11) and standard deviation of (0.53). Examining the averages of emotional intelligence levels among principals, based on degree and experience variables using Scheffe test and analyses of variance showed statistically significant differences between the averages of the sample components of emotional intelligence as a whole due to the examined variables. Testing the average calculations of leadership traits levels according to the degree and experience variables using analysis of variance also showed statistically significant differences due to both variables. Finally, the study recommended that a safe and attractive environment must be provided for all school staff, due to its importance in the development and auspices of leadership criteria and emotional intelligence. Key Words: Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Traits
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