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ERIC Number: EJ1207492
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-0158-037X
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Self-Perception of Emotional Development in Individuals Attending University Programmes for Seniors: Training Needs and Answers
Serrate González, Sara; Torrijos Fincias, Patricia; Navarro Prados, Ana Belén
Studies in Continuing Education, v41 n1 p94-110 2019
In older adults, emotional competencies become the most important reason to preserve quality of life. In this study we focused on Emotional Intelligence in a group of older adults. by means of examining the relationship between perceived emotional competencies and sociodemographic variables. A total of 255 older participants (72.2% women), mean age = 64.59 years old (SD = 5.82, range = 52-83 years old), who attended the University of the Experience in Salamanca (Spain), were evaluated. Information on sociodemographic data, perceived health and motivation to take part in university programmes, and perceived emotional competence was collected using self-reported questionnaires. Results show significant differences, mainly in relation with sex and perceived health in various areas of emotional competence. These results open the way to design and implement quality intervention programmes that enhance social-emotional skills and personal and social well-being to improve quality of life of older people.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Spain
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