Recreational hobbies and their relationships to the employees' emotional intelligence at the Ministry of Youth and Sports

Document Type : Original Article

Author

Youth specialist in the Central Administration for Planning and Follow-up at the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

Abstract

The researcher conducted this study to explore the leisure pursuits and their correlation with emotional intelligence among Ministry of Youth and Sports personnel. Utilizing a descriptive approach, the researcher employed custom-designed questionnaires to collect data on leisure activities and emotional intelligence. The study encompassed 225 Ministry employees for the primary investigation and 50 for the pilot study. Key findings indicated a widespread awareness of leisure activities among university staff, with internet browsing being particularly popular. Additionally, the study revealed a moderate level of engagement in leisure activities and emotional intelligence among employees, along with a positive association between participation in leisure activities and emotional intelligence.
Search goal:
The research seeks to uncover the correlation between recreational hobbies and emotional intelligence among Ministry of Youth and Sports employees, by answering the following questions:
1- What is the level of Recreational hobbies of employees at the Ministry of Youth and Sports?
2- What is the level of the Emotional intelligence of employees at the Ministry of Youth and Sports?
3- What is the correlation between recreational hobbies and emotional intelligence for employees at the Ministry of Youth and Sports?
4- What is the significance of differences in recreational hobbies and emotional intelligence among employees at the Ministry of Youth and Sports attributed to (gender, qualification, years of experience)?

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