Emotional Intelligence in Organization of the Personality Motivation Structure

Abstract

The aim of the study is to establish the correlation between emotional intelligence parameters in the personality motivation structure and compare emotional intelligence in the researched groups. Methods. The research participants comprise a diverse range of social sectors, including higher education students, workers in the production, service, commerce, transport, and logistics industries, members of the armed forces, and those experiencing temporary unemployment. There were a total of 130 respondents, ranging in age from 18 to 57 years. Adapted psychodiagnostic instruments that are valid and reliable for domestic studies were used: the questionnaire “Level of development of emotional intelligence of the individual” (LDEII) (Zarytska, 2019); the questionnaire “Assessment of the Level of Aspirations” (ALA) (Gerbachevsky, 2003); “The method of diagnosing the individual’s motivation to achieve success and avoid failure” (MASAF) (Elers, 2002). Results. The Spearman coefficient (rs) revealed thirty-five positive and eight negative correlations between emotional intelligence parameters and motivation parameters (p< .050; p < .010; p < .001). A statistically significant advantage (p < .050; p < .010; p < .001) of Group 2 (a high level of EI) was stated in terms of motivation parameters: the self-esteem motivation, the significance of results, the task complexity, the assessment of the level of achieved results, the assessment of one’s potential, the expected level of results and the level of motivation for achieving success. It was established that the parameters of motivation “significance of results”, “task complexity”, “assessment of the level of achieved results”, and “assessment of one’s potential” are associated with the achievement of difficult goals, which in turn requires the mobilization of the emotional-volitional potential of the individual. Discussion and сonclusions. It was substantiated that emotional intelligence, through understanding the emotions of others and the ability to use this knowledge in activities, is naturally associated with a significant number of motivation parameters. Since emotions are what motivate people to take action, accomplish a goal, and reach new heights, it was generalized that emotional intelligence is the primary source of motivation. It is advised to incorporate the findings into psychological theory and practice.