Developing Emotional Intelligence: Contributions of Goleman Mixed Model (1996), Attachment Theory by Bowlby (1983), and Social Information Processing Theory (1994) by Crick and Dodge Using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)

Abstract

Nowadays the issue of emotional intelligence is catching most of the attention in both academic and non-academic fields. Emotional qualification are not hereditary, but rather learned abilities that if worked on and developed could gain excellent proficiency. Therefore, investigators and caregivers are looking for a method to improve adolescents’ emotional intelligence as a pathway to upsurge mental health and wellbeing. The combination of the Mixed Model Emotional Intelligence proposed by Goleman (1996), Attachment Theory by Bowlby (1983), and the Social Information Process theory introduced by Crick and Dodge (1994) is used to guide the present study. The model introduced by Daniel Goleman focuses on emotional intelligence as a usually subsumed under trait and ability. The element of attachment is the second component that is supposed to influence emotional wellbeing among adolescents. Bowlby (1983) theorized the maturation of the attachment is influenced by the environment. According to social information process theory, there are two general forms of information processing, including an emotional model based on motivation and a cognitional model explained based on knowledge (Crick & Dodge, 1994). Accordingly, the facial expressions of ‎unnamed people will match with memories of past experiences, which leads to the socialization of emotion. The significant aim of this study is to develop emotional intelligence via Goleman mixed model, social information process, and attachment theory.