ПОВЕЗАНОСТ ОСОБИНА ЛИЧНОСТИ УЧИТЕЉА И АСПЕКАТА ЕМОЦИОНАЛНЕ ИНТЕЛИГЕНЦИЈЕ УЧЕНИКА

Authors

  • Наташа Лазовић Filozofski fakultet u Nišu , University of Nis image/svg+xml Author
  • Анида Врцић Амар University of Novi Pazar image/svg+xml Author
  • Никола Гољовић University of Nis image/svg+xml Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46793/Uzdanica23.1.115L

Keywords:

emotional intelligence of children, personality traits of teachers, early primary school age.

Abstract

Emotional intelligence plays a key role in the social and emotional development of children, yet the role of teachers’ personality traits in this process remains underexplored, particularly in early school age. This study aimed to examine the relationship between teachers’ personality traits and students’ emotional intelligence.

The sample consisted of 354 students aged 9 to 11 and 38 teachers with an average work experience of 24.42 years. The Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire–Child Form (TEIQue-CF) and the Big Five Plus Two (BF+2) questionnaire were used.

The results indicate mostly low and statistically non-significant correlations between teachers’ personality traits and students’ emotional intelligence, with a few significant associations. Teachers’ openness was negatively related to students’ emotional disposition (β = –0.182, p < .01) and positively related to their self-esteem (β = 0.203, p < .01). These findings highlight the complexity of the mechanisms underlying the relationship between teacher characteristics and students’ emotional development, as well as the potential role of additional mediating factors, such as teaching styles, school environment, or family support.

Author Biographies

  • Наташа Лазовић, Filozofski fakultet u Nišu, University of Nis

    Dr Natasa Lazović is an assistant professor at the Faculty of Philosophy in Niš, in the Department of Psychology. Her areas of interest include educational psychology, the psychology of teaching, pedagogical psychology, and developmental psychology. She has published a large number of authored and co-authored scientific papers in both domestic and international journals.

  • Анида Врцић Амар, University of Novi Pazar

    Dr. Anida Vrcić Amar has been an assistant professor at the State University in Novi Pazar, in the Psychology study program, since 2008. Her areas of interest and research are related to mental health, developmental psychology, and clinical psychology. She has participated in and implemented several scientific and professional projects funded by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technological Development. She is the author and co-author of over 70 scientific papers published in full or in abstract form, both domestically and internationally.

  • Никола Гољовић, University of Nis

    Nikola Goljović is a psychologist, doctoral candidate at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Niš, and a psychotherapist in education within the RE&CBT approach. His research interests focus on understanding the dynamics, culture, and emotions in organizations. He is the author of several dozen scientific papers and presentations in the field of organizational and applied psychology.

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Published

10.07.2026

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 1 (2026): Узданица XXIII/1 2026

Section

Articles