SELF-MANAGEMENT: AN INDISPENSABLE EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE SKILL FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

Anton Pretorius
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Anton Pretorius: University of the Free State, South Africa

Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 2024, vol. 11, issue 2, 209-218

Abstract: This paper investigates the importance of the emotional intelligence skill of self-management for secondary school principals. The study used a phenomenological design within a qualitative research approach which included four secondary schools. A total of four principals and 19 teachers participated. The findings revealed that self-management as an emotional intelligence skill may be a deciding factor in the quality of principals’ leadership and management practices at school. Four self-management sub-skills—emotional regulation, optimism, adaptability and stress-management—seemed beneficial for principals. It is recommended that principals consider and allocate time for self-development regarding these skills.

Keywords: Adaptability; Emotional intelligence; Emotional regulation; Optimism; Principals; Self-management; Stress-management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: M12 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15258302

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