Habilidades sociales e inteligencia emocional en un joven con discapacidad intelectual moderada.

Abstract

This recent research addressed the topic about social skills and emotional intelligence of a young man with moderate intellectual disability. Based on these variables, the following research problem was established on What characteristics do the emotional intelligence and social skills of a young man with moderate disability have From this, the general objective of the study was determined. To analyze the characteristics of emotional intelligence and social skills of a young man with moderate intellectual disability. This work was based on Goleman's theory of emotional competencies, which addresses both social skills and emotional intelligence since the cognitive and psychological field, this work is qualitative in nature so that it emphasizes the qualities of the individual. The instruments used to carry out data collection are, the interview, observation guide, Social Skills test and Baron ICE test. Through it was obtained the analysis of the results, which were essential to identify the characteristics that the object of study has in relation to the previously mentioned variables. In this way, it was concluded that the young man had significant limitations regarding social skills and deficiency in emotion regulation and impulse control.