THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF COMMUNICATION STYLES ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND WORK ENGAGEMENT OF PUBLIC SCHOOL ELEMENTARY TEACHERS
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The primary aim of the study is to find out the significance of the mediating effect of communication styles on the relationship between emotional intelligence and work engagement. Using a correlational technique as well as a quantitative non-experimental and mediation research design, data were obtained from 300 public elementary school teachers working in Baganga North and South districts, Davao Oriental. The researcher used a universal sampling technique, the statistical tools mean, Pearson r, and path analysis. From the results of the study, it was found that there are very high levels of emotional intelligence, work engagement, and communication styles. Additionally, there are significant relationships between emotional intelligence and work engagement, emotional intelligence and communication styles, and communication styles and work engagement. Lastly, communication styles partially mediate the relationship between emotional intelligence and work engagement. The findings of this study contribute to the existing body of knowledge on emotional intelligence, work engagement, and communication styles of teachers.
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