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Emotional Intelligence and Effective Job Performance among Lecturers of Educational Management in Rivers State Universities

Dr. WEY-AMAEHWULE, Blessing, OGBONNA, Rita Okwuchi

Abstract

This research examined Emotional Intelligence and Effective Job Performance among Lecturers of Educational Management in Rivers State Universities. The study was guided by three specific objectives, research questions, and hypotheses. A correlational design was employed for the research. The population of the study consisted of 104 lecturers of Educational Management in the 2023/2024 academic session, given the manageable size population, census sampling technique was adopted for the study. The instrument used for data collection was self-developed questionnaires, which were validated by three experts, two in the Department of Educational Management and one in Measurement and Evaluation all in Rivers State University. The reliability of the instrument was done with the aid of Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC), resulting in coefficient index of 0.83 for the Educational Management Lecturers' Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire and 0.76 for the Effective Job Performance in Rivers State Questionnaire. The finding of the study showed that a positive relationship exists between self- awareness, self-motivation, social skills and Effective Job Performance among Educational Management lecturers in Rivers State. Based on the findings, the study recommended that institutions should recognize and reward self-motivated behavior, provide professional development opportunities and set achievable goals to enhance lecturers job performance. Additionally, institutions should also implement training programmes focused on communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution, fostering a supportive environment for constructive conflict management among students and staff for effective job performance.

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