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The effects of emotional intelligence and personality traits on intrapreneurial self-capital among Ghanaian tertiary students

Smart Asomaning Sarpong 1 * ,
Dora Melaine Yanchira 1,
Akwasi Agyei 1,
John Agyei 1,
Felix Addae 1
1 Institute of Research, Innovation and Development (IRID), Kumasi Technical University, GHANA* Corresponding Author
Educational Point, 1(1), 2024, e105
Publication date: Jul 24, 2024
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ABSTRACT

In this study, the relationships between Personality Trait (PT), Emotional Intelligence (EI), and Intrapreneurial Self-Capital (ISC) are examined. A modified version of the Intrapreneurial Self Capital and Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire was administered to 200 first-year and 200 third-year undergraduate students. Hierarchical regression analysis was used to explore relationships. The study found that a significant change in one’s ISC occurs with a unit increase in EI and PT. Also, in reference to respondents aged less than 18, none of the age groups exhibited a positive EI. It was also established that females exhibited a positive EI as compared to their male counterparts, whereas level 300 students also exhibited a positive EI ahead of their juniors in level 100. This study recommends that students should take an interest in non-cognitive workshops and seminars to improve their EI to increase their capabilities to cope with their future careers and work life. It is also recommended that students understand their personality traits to interact well with their colleagues at the workplace after graduation. Lastly, this study recommends that the content of courses taught in our universities should be tailored to enhance EI since the current situation is not too good.

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emotional intelligence personality traits intrapreneurial self-capital hierarchical regression analysis

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Sarpong, S. A., Yanchira, D. M., Agyei, A., Agyei, J., & Addae, F. (2024). The effects of emotional intelligence and personality traits on intrapreneurial self-capital among Ghanaian tertiary students. Educational Point, 1(1), e105.
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Sarpong, S. A., Yanchira, D. M., Agyei, A., Agyei, J., and Addae, F. (2024). The effects of emotional intelligence and personality traits on intrapreneurial self-capital among Ghanaian tertiary students. Educational Point, 1(1), e105.
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Sarpong SA, Yanchira DM, Agyei A, Agyei J, Addae F. The effects of emotional intelligence and personality traits on intrapreneurial self-capital among Ghanaian tertiary students. Educational Point. 2024;1(1):e105.
AMA
Sarpong SA, Yanchira DM, Agyei A, Agyei J, Addae F. The effects of emotional intelligence and personality traits on intrapreneurial self-capital among Ghanaian tertiary students. Educational Point. 2024;1(1), e105.
Chicago
Sarpong, Smart Asomaning, Dora Melaine Yanchira, Akwasi Agyei, John Agyei, and Felix Addae. "The effects of emotional intelligence and personality traits on intrapreneurial self-capital among Ghanaian tertiary students". Educational Point 2024 1 no. 1 (2024): e105.
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Sarpong, Smart Asomaning et al. "The effects of emotional intelligence and personality traits on intrapreneurial self-capital among Ghanaian tertiary students". Educational Point, vol. 1, no. 1, 2024, e105.

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