The relation of perceived parenting with emotional intelligence

This study investigated the relation of perceived parenting (including involvement, autonomy support and warmth dimensions) with emotional intelligence. 352 students (142 boys, 210 girls) completed the Perception Of Parents Scale (Grolnick, Deci, & Ryan, 1997), and Emotional Intelligence Scale (Shutte et al, 1998). The results indicated that all dimensions of parenting were positively associated with emotional intelligence. Also, perceived warmth (especially of the mother) and then autonomy support can predict changes of emotional intelligence. It can be concluded that the way in which the parents’ warmth is perceived, is one of the most effective factors in developing the emotional intelligence.