EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM IN TEENAGERS
Keywords:
emotional intelligence, self-esteem, teenagers, interactive games, developmentAbstract
This paper represents an experimental study whose purpose is to highlight aspects of development of emotional intelligence and self-esteem inside the teenagers group through particular activities which includes specific games for the development of the personality. The study was made by a sample composed by 25 high school students with age between 15 -17, and consisted in a psychological evaluation in two steps and a pedagogical intervention between this two. The conclusions highlight the importance of using specific games for the development of the personality, specifically, emotional intelligence and self-esteem.References
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