Emotional Intelligence and Management of Disruptive Behaviors in Early Childhood Education Teachers

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https://doi.org/10.63688/z8kkes64

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teacher emotional intelligence, disruptive behavior, early childhood education, emotional regulation, classroom coexistence

Abstract

Introduction: Early childhood education represents a crucial stage for children’s holistic development, in which teachers play a fundamental socio-emotional role. In this context, emotional intelligence is recognized as an essential competency for creating safe environments and addressing disruptive behaviors that affect classroom coexistence and learning. Objective: To analyze the relationship between emotional intelligence and disruptive behavior among early childhood education teachers. Methodology: A quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional, and correlational study was conducted with the participation of 133 teachers. The WLEIS scale was applied to measure emotional intelligence, and the Behavioral Scale for Early Childhood Level was used to assess disruptive behaviors. Results: Findings showed a slight predominance of high levels of emotional intelligence (36.10%) and a relevant presence of disruptive behaviors (36.80%). A strong and statistically significant negative relationship was found between both variables (r = -0.748; p < 0.001), with emotional regulation emerging as the most influential dimension. Conclusion: Higher levels of teacher emotional intelligence are associated with a reduction in disruptive behaviors; therefore, strengthening teachers’ socio-emotional competencies contributes to improving classroom climate and children’s holistic development.

 

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Published

2026-06-25

How to Cite

Barsallo Zambrano, W. M. ., Jiménez Alvarado, M. P. ., Suárez Molina, D. N. ., Córdova Tamayo, T. K. ., & Serrano Garcés, W. R. . (2026). Emotional Intelligence and Management of Disruptive Behaviors in Early Childhood Education Teachers. Sage Sphere Multidisciplinary Studies, 3(1), 1-21. https://doi.org/10.63688/z8kkes64