Cooperation of Emotional Intelligence and Social Activities in Education: Effects on School Culture and Value Acquisition

Abstract

This study examined the effects of the cooperation of emotional intelligence and social activities in education on school culture and value acquisition. The research used a simultaneous transformational research design with a mixed research method. Seven hundred and ten students participated in the quantitative part of the research, and 105 teachers and school administrators participated in the qualitative part. The quantitative research with students determined a positive and significant relationship between social activity, values and school culture scales. Students’ participation in social activities mediates the impact of values on the school culture and contributes to the formation of a culture. Accordingly, the cooperation of emotional intelligence and social activities significantly contributes to developing students’ emotional and social skills, the positive transformation of the school culture and the acquisition of values. The teachers who participated in the qualitative section also confirmed this result. The teachers stated that social activities are essential in the value education process at school and connect students more strongly to the school. In this regard, developing educational programs and policies that support the cooperation of emotional intelligence and social activities will be a critical step for education systems. This is crucial in achieving the sustainable development goals. This study indicates that social activities are essential in promoting sustainability in education.