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Self-Management: An Indispensable Emotional Intelligence Skill For Secondary School Principals

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  • Anton PRETORIUS

    (University of the Free State, South Africa)

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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.

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  • Anton PRETORIUS, 2024. "Self-Management: An Indispensable Emotional Intelligence Skill For Secondary School Principals," Social Sciences and Education Research Review, Department of Communication, Journalism and Education Sciences, University of Craiova, vol. 11(2), pages 209-218, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:edt:jsserr:v:11:y:2024:i:2:p:209-218
    DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15258302
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    Keywords

    Adaptability; Emotional intelligence; Emotional regulation; Optimism; Principals; Self-management; Stress-management;
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    • M12 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Personnel Management; Executives; Executive Compensation

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