Abstract

This study aims at investigating emotional intelligence and its relationship with height and head circumference in pupils of basic schools under the light of some d demographic variables in Wad Medani City-Sudan. The significance of the current study stems from the importance of emotional intelligence and its implication for family life, social and educational environments that encompass the individual. Stratified random sample was drawn from primary school pupils. Three tools were administered including: demographic and primary information sheet, a meter strip for measuring height and head circumference and emotional intelligence scale. The psychometric properties of the scale weree checked to ensure its suitability for use on the study sample. Results showed that the total scores of the pupils on the emotional intelligence scale were high. Most importantly, there is no significant statistical correlation between height and head circumference and emotional intelligence. For the demographic variables, parents’ level of education correlated positively with the total score of emotional intelligence the pupil had. Moreover, there was no significant statistical relationship between emotional intelligence and family type.