الذكاء الاجتماعي لدى الموهوبين والعادين من طلبة المدارس في محافظة عجلون وعلاقته بالجنس والصف والتحصيل الأكاديمي

Abstract

Abstract : This Study aimed at investigating the level of Social intelligence among gifted and normal achievers students in Ajloun area(Jordan),and its relationship with some demographical variables(gender and class) and academic achievement , and to examine if there are significant differences in Social intelligence between gifted and normal achievers students. To achieve the goals of the study, The researcher developed Social intelligence Scale depending on Sternberg theory , after ensuring validity and reliability. Then it was administrated to the study sample (n=272: 100 gifted and 172 normal achievers students) chosen from high basic classes and secondary classes. To analyze data The researcher used the arithmetic means ,standard deviation ,T.test ,ANOVA and correlation coefficient. The results revealed that Social intelligence level was high between gifted and normal achievers students, the results also revealed that there were significant differences at the level ( α≤ 0.05) in Total Social intelligence degrees and its dimensions according to class variable and in favor of seventh grade and there weren’t any significant differences in Total Social intelligence degrees and its dimensions according to gender variable. The results also revealed that there was a positive correlation relationship in Total Social intelligence degrees and its dimensions for students( gifted and normal) and academic achievement. And the results were discussed in light of previous studies. And some recommendations were suggested . Key words : Social intelligence , Academic achievement, Multiple Intelligences, Gifted.