Emotional intelligence in social work practice

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Social and emotional intelligence are related to cultural factors in the sense that Thorndike (1920, p.228) stated that social intelligence is “the ability to understand and manage men and women, boys and girls to act wisely in human relations. While emotional intelligence according to Peter Salovey and John Mayer refers it to the ability to recognize and deal with one’s own feelings as well as the feelings of others (Papalia et al., 2012).

Andres who is a 68 year – old male is a retired child psychiatrist, the father of two grown children and a husband, whose wife still maintain her active practice as a clinical psychologist; was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor and Parkinson’s disease. Generally, Andres is surrounded with family members that loved him because the text indicated that he has a good relationship with his children, seeing them at least once a week for dinner, and his granddaughter is the light of his life (Plummer, Makris, Brocksen, 2014)

Culture influences the emotional adjustment of individuals and their perception of subjective well – being in a variety of ways. For example, two significant variables were taken into account, the Hofstede dimensions of individualism – collectivism and masculinity – femininity. The result was that individualistic cultures emphasize the needs of the individual and give more importance to the individual’s emotional world.

As a worker, I would apply the concepts of emotional or social intelligence to the case of Andres by having the self – awareness, accurate self-assessment emotional, and self – confidence. I would apply the skill of trust worthiness, adaptability to work with Andres since his Position in life has drastically changed. I would effectively negotiate complex social relationship and environmental atmosphere to adjust with Dr. Andres (Zastrow & Kirst – Ashman, 2016)

Social workers in general might apply social and emotional intelligence to social work practice because I would believe emotional and social intelligence goes hand in hand with social work practice. With emotional intelligence, worker would be able to apply the skill of empathy and compassion to her clients. And with social intelligence, worker will be able to work in direct contact and communication with clients and make appropriate eye contact when dealing with the issues of clients.