FOSTERING GOOD COMMUNITY PRACTICES THROUGH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

This study examined between emotional intelligence and good community in Emuoha Communities, Rivers State. The study adopted correlational design and quasi-experimental design. Data were generated by quantitative and qualitative method. The study intends to use judgmental sampling techniques. A total population of 205 and sample size of 136 was determined using Taro Yamane’s formula at 0.05 level of significance. Also, 136 copies of questionnaire were distributed to the respondents, while 117 copies were completed and retrieved. The instruments were validated with reliability above 0.7 co-efficient, using Cronbach Alpha technique. Three research questions and three hypotheses were raised which was tested with Ordinary Least Square Method via SPSS 25 version. From the findings, the concept of emotional intelligence has significant proxies on good communities that were innovative, adaptable and satisfactorily to children, youth and elderly. In conclusion, self-awareness, social awareness and self-management significantly influence good community. Based on the findings and conclusion, this study contributes to the knowledge that Abraham Maslow Hierarchy of needs should be imbibes. It could be recommended the community stakeholders should use social innovators to develop the local government with intelligence. Self-respect and social respects should be encouraged and selfmanagement should be implemented and demonstrated by the top, low and middle class in the communities