The Effect of Social Media on the Emotional Intelligence of Teachers in Indonesia

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to present information and an overview of the influence of social media on the emotional intelligence of prospective teachers in Indonesia with aspects of competence to understand: (1) The use of by social media prospective teacher, (2) Emotional intelligence of prospective teacher and (3) The relationship between social media activity and the emotional intelligence of prospective teacher in Indonesia. The research method used in this study is Ex Post Facto with correlational forms and theoretical discussions. The sampling technique is used in this study is the quota sampling area intended for prospective teachers. The technique of data collection is indirect communication and documentation. The data analysis technique used is the analysis prerequisite testing which consists of a normality test and continued with a product trial hypothesis test, a coefficient of determination and influence to see the agreement between variables. Based on the results of research obtained that the use of social media has a significant relationship to emotional intelligence with a contribution of 53.63%, as for specific conclusions in this study as follows: The use of social media and intelligence of prospective researchers obtained average teachers of 3.14 and 3, 28 with good categories; There are a significant influence and relationship between the use of social media and the emotional intelligence of prospective student teachers; and facilitation of online learning and teaching spaces in the industrial revolution era 4.0 requires technology synergy and human society.