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Emotional intelligence and goal setting — an investigation into interventions to increase motivation to work among visually impaired students in Nigeria
This study examines emotional intelligence and goal setting in enhancing motivation to work among visually impaired students. The study employed a pre- and post-test experimental group design (N = 32) in which participants completed the Work Value Inventory. The study was carried out over a period of six weeks. The results obtained indicated that there was significant difference in the level of motivation of those who had experienced emotional intelligence and goal setting interventions (F = 7.98; df = 1,28; p < 0.05). Potential further research is discussed.
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