THE MODERATING EFFECT OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PASSION AND WORK OUTCOME AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER IN DAVAO REGION

Abstract: This study dealt with the moderating effect of emotional intelligence on the relationship between passion and work outcome among Secondary School Teachers in Davao Region. Non-experimental quantitative research design utilizing descriptive correlation technique and moderation analysis were employed in the study. Adapted survey questionnaires were given to a sample of 400 secondary school teachers in Davao Region chosen through stratified random sampling. Findings showed high level of passion in terms of passion criteria, harmonious passion, and obsessive passion. The study also revealed that the indicators of work outcome have high levels in terms of job autonomy, job satisfaction and job performance. Further, the result also showed high level of emotional intelligence among secondary school teachers in Davao Region. Results revealed that emotional intelligence significantly moderates the relationship between passion and work outcome of teachers. Keywords: educational management, passion, work outcome, emotional intelligence, teachers, Philippines. Title: THE MODERATING EFFECT OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PASSION AND WORK OUTCOME AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER IN DAVAO REGION Author: Marionito L. Cervantes, Regina C. Duntar International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning ISSN 2394-9686 Vol. 12, Issue 3, May 2025 - June 2025 Page No: 11-22 Novelty Journals Website: www.noveltyjournals.com Published Date: 01-May-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15322070 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.noveltyjournals.com/upload/paper/THE%20MODERATING%20EFFECT%20OF%20EMOTIONAL-01052025-4.pdf