THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND FORGIVENESS IN INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY DATING VIOLENCE
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Dating relationships are a common form of intimacy in the emerging young adulthood phase; yet, dating violence affects millions worldwide, disproportionately impacting women. Emotional intelligence (EI) plays a crucial role in managing interpersonal relationship dynamics, and prior research indicates that higher levels of EI may enhance forgiveness among individuals affected by dating violence, thereby supporting emotional recovery. However, existing studies report mixed findings regarding the relationship between EI and forgiveness. This study aims to examine the relationship between EI and forgiveness among individuals who have experienced dating violence. Data were collected from 388 participants, consisting of 91.2% women and 8.8% men aged 18–25 years, residing in the Greater Jakarta area (Jabodetabek). All participants had experienced dating violence within 6 months to 1 year following their breakup. EI was measured using the Alat Ukur Kecerdasan Emosional developed by the Research and Measurement Division, Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Tarumanagara (2013), while forgiveness was assessed using the Heartland Forgiveness Scale (Indonesian Translation), adapted by Suleeman and Sabili (2016) from Thompson et al. (2005). The results, analyzed using Spearman’s correlation test, revealed a significant positive correlation between EI (M = 3.96, SD = 0.99) and forgiveness (M = 3.11, SD = 0.74), with r = 0.587, p = 0.000 < 0.05. These findings indicate that individuals with higher EI tend to exhibit greater forgiveness. This study suggests further exploration of the influence of educational, familial, and social factors in shaping EI and forgiveness abilities.
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