The Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Empathy of Mountain Climbing Students

Mountaineering is a physically and emotionally challenging activity that requires skill, strength and endurance. One of the positive values that can be obtained from this activity is the emergence of empathy. This research aims to analyze the relationship between emotional intelligence and empathy in mountaineering students. The research method used is a quantitative approach with data analysis using product moment correlation techniques. The research subjects were students who are members of a nature lover organization, selected through incidental sampling technique. The results showed a significant positive relationship between emotional intelligence and empathy, with a correlation value of 0.763. Emotional intelligence contributes 58.1% to empathy, while 41.9% is influenced by other factors such as parenting, social environment, and personality. This research implies that emotional intelligence plays an important role in enhancing empathy, which is necessary to support teamwork and safety in climbing activities. The findings provide insights for the development of emotional intelligence training programs to improve climbers' social and emotional abilities.