The Relationship Between Attachment Style and Emotional Intelligence in Shaping Social Relationships Among Trainee Counsellors at The University Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas)
| dc.contributor.author | NURUL ASHIKIN BINTI LATIP | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-08-20T02:44:08Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025 | |
| dc.description | This study was carried out to explore how attachment styles and emotional intelligence contribute to shaping social relationships among trainee counsellors at University Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS). The main purpose of this research was to examine the levels of attachment styles, emotional intelligence, and social relationships among the respondents. More specifically, the study looked into the relationships between four types of attachment styles—secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized, and social relationships. It also aimed to investigate the relationship between five components of emotional intelligence, namely self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills, with social relationships. A quantitative research approach was used in this study, involving trainee counsellors from UNIMAS as the sample. Data were collected using a set of standardised questionnaires and analysed using Pearson's correlation to determine the strength and direction of the relationships between the variables. The findings showed that secure attachment style had a strong positive correlation with social relationships, suggesting that individuals with secure bonds tend to form healthier and more effective connections with others. On the other hand, anxious and avoidant attachment styles were negatively correlated, indicating potential difficulties in maintaining close relationships. Disorganised attachment style showed a weak and less significant relationship. For emotional intelligence, all five components were positively related to social relationships, with empathy and social skills standing out as the most significant factors in building strong interpersonal connections. In conclusion, this study highlights the importance of understanding personal emotional traits and attachment history in the development of social relationships, particularly in a counselling setting. These findings can benefit educators, supervisors, and future counsellors by encouraging emotional growth, selfawareness, and healthier interpersonal dynamics in both academic and professional environments. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://scholarhub.unimas.my/handle/123456789/1678 | |
| dc.language.iso | English | |
| dc.publisher | UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SARAWAK | |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | Faculty of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development | |
| dc.title | The Relationship Between Attachment Style and Emotional Intelligence in Shaping Social Relationships Among Trainee Counsellors at The University Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) | |
| dc.type | Final Year Project |