Essentials of Social and Emotional Intelligences

Provides perspectives and insights for how developing social and emotional intelligence brings healing and growth in a post-pandemic world.

Christopher J. Kazanjian (Author)

9781009415132, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 27 March 2025

319 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.9 cm, 0.63 kg

'Professor Kazanjian has provided the readers of Essentials of Social and Emotional Intelligences with appropriate and necessary currency on the spectrum of issues related to the skills that are essential to be successful in the twenty-first century. The book follows a practical sequence with subject matters that are applicable to contemporary disciplines and will inspire the student with fascinating findings and applications. This book is essential reading for students of diverse academic disciplines.' Raymond L. Philo, Professor of Practice, Department of Economic Crime, Justice Studies and Cybersecurity, Utica University

Essentials of the Social and Emotional Intelligences explores the foundations of social and emotional intelligences from a multicultural humanistic psychology perspective. Delving into the spectrum of abilities associated with holistic emotional processes, this book unravels the intricacies of developing self-awareness, regulating emotional states, fostering social awareness and empathy, exercising freedom of choice, and building diverse relationships. Offering a unique theoretical synthesis of humanistic psychology and multicultural education, the text provides diverse perspectives on complex phenomena within social and emotional intelligences, including empathy, spirituality, loneliness, self-awareness, and cultural humility. Through a fusion of empirical research studies and multicultural insights, this book equips readers with the knowledge to cultivate these essential skills within themselves and foster meaningful connections with others. This concise guide is ideal for students, professionals, educators and laypersons hoping to build their fundamental knowledge in utilizing social and emotional intelligences.

Introduction
1. Social and Emotional Intelligences – The Roots of Becoming
2. Multicultural Humanistic Psychology-A Modern Global Lens
3. Empathy – Exploring Worlds of Meaning
4. Growth-Promoting Relationships
5. Mindful Self-Awareness
6. Understanding Emotions
7. Emotion Regulation
8. The Courage to Decide: An Existential Responsibility
9. Loneliness
10. Spirituality
11. Culturally Relative Self-Actualization
12. A Heuristic Exploration into the Social and Emotional Intelligences
Conclusion.

Subject Areas: Educational psychology [JNC]