Factors Affecting Emotional Intelligence of Juveniles Offenders: A Case of Juveniles Sentenced to Attend Training at a Child and Youth Training Center

Abstract

This study examines the emotional intelligence of juvenile offenders and the factors affecting the different emotional intelligence of juvenile offenders by using quantitative methodology. The population of this study was 56 juvenile offenders, consisting of 44 young men and 12 young women. Which suggested a sample of 48 people, Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics as well as inferential statistics.

The study found that children and youth with different family statuses have different self-control, decision making and problem-solving abilities. Children and youth with have different intellectual abilities (IQ) have different emotional intelligence (EQ) in decision-making and problem-solving abilities. However, different levels of education have no effect on differences in emotional intelligence.

Results of studies on external factors found that children and youth who were adolescents raised under different parenting styles. There are with EQ have different in responsibility and motivation. Children and youth with different peer relationships. There are with EQ have different in responsibilities and motivations. However, environmental factors had no effect on emotional intelligence.