Hubungan Kecerdasan Emosional dengan Perilaku Agresif pada Siswa di Perguruan SMA Swasta Advent 1 Medan

Abstract

This research is a quantitative study that aims to test and obtain empirical data regarding the relationship of emotional intelligence with aggressive behavior in students at the Medan Advent 1 Private High School. In line with the theoretical foundation, the hypothesis is proposed which says there is a negative relationship between emotional intelligence and aggressive behavior. Where the higher emotional intelligence, the lower aggressive behavior and vice versa, the higher the aggressive behavior, the lower emotional intelligence. The study population was 82 students from Advent 1 Private High School in Medan. The sampling technique used in this study consisted of class XII IPA and IPS is a purposive sampling technique. The sample was taken by 33 students. Data collection techniques with scale methods, namely Likert scale for emotional intelligence scale and aggressive behavior scale. The scale of emotional intelligence is based on aspects according to Daniel Goleman (2002). Aggressive behavior scale based on forms according to Johnson & Medinnus (Dayakisni & Hudaniyah, 2001). The value of the reliability coefficient alpha (α) on the scale of emotional intelligence is 0.946 while on the scale of aggressive behavior is 0.907. The data obtained are then analyzed using Product Moment correlation analysis which is preceded by a normality test, and a linearity test. The results of this study indicate a negative and significant relationship between emotional intelligence and aggressive behavior of students of class XII Science and Social Sciences Advent 1 Private High School Medan. This is indicated by the results of the correlation analysis of - 0.751 and p = 0,000. Based on these results it can be concluded that the alternative research hypothesis is accepted and emotional intelligence provides an effective contribution of 56.5% in aggressive behavior.