Emotional Intelligence as a Correlate of Adversity Quotient: Basis for Development Training Program among Police Officers

Abstract

The research seeks answers to the following: What is the level of respondents’ emotional intelligence and Adversity Quotient? Is there a relationship between emotional intelligence and Adversity Quotient? And what is the development training program that can be proposed for the respondents? The researcher utilized a descriptive-correlation design and used the Bar-On EQi-S (Short Version) for EQ and the Adversity Quotient Profile for AQ. Pearson correlation coefficient r and weighted arithmetic mean were used in analyzing data. The respondents’ rating in Emotional intelligence was in Low level. In Intrapersonal, Stress Management and General Mood, the respondents had a ‘Very Low’ rating. While, Interpersonal and Adaptability were in Low level. Positive Impression got the highest rating of Average; however, the Total Emotional intelligence fell under the score of Very Low level. The respondents had a Low level of Adversity Quotient, in general. This research reveals that there is no significant relationship between the Intrapersonal, Adaptability, Positive Impression and AQ CORE Dimension. However, it showed that Stress management has a significant relationship with Ownership. Adaptability has a significant relationship to Reach. There is no significant relationship between the Total Emotional Intelligence and Overall AQ. A Development Training Program is highly recommended to improve their capacity in controlling their emotional well-being. It is recommended that the present study may be reviewed, criticized, and even replicated using more varied samples, variables and other surveys and measurement techniques.