KECERDASAN EMOSIONAL PESERTA DIDIK SEKOLAH DASAR

This study aimed to describe emotional intelligence of Grade IV Students of elementary
school. This study used descriptive method with a qualitative approach. The data collection using
emotional intelligence questionnaires and interview. Based on the results the students’ emotional
intelligence charactheristic was variated. The student ability to recognize and manage emotions
was lacked. In addition, the ability to motivate oneself, recognize the emotions of others and the
ability to develop relationships was good. Nevertheless there was tendency for the characteristics
of good emotional intelligence to contribute to the learning achievements of students. This is
indicated by 63.64% of students characterized by good emotional intelligence also supported by
learning outcomes with 54.55% of students whose learning outcomes are complete.

Keywords: Emotional Intelligence, Student, Elementary School