Influence of Family’s Psychological Atmosphere on Social Intelligence Among Adolescents

Abstract

Adolescence is a developmental stage unique to human beings. During this phase of life, individual focuses on building and enhancing interpersonal relationships with members in the family and the outside world. The aim of the study was to determine whether family’s psychological atmosphere influences social intelligence among adolescents. The study was conducted among 346 adolescents (13-19 years) residing in Kerala.  The instruments used were Family Psychological Atmosphere Scale and Social Intelligence Scale. The results revealed that the family’s psychological atmosphere significantly influences social intelligence among adolescents. Post hoc test revealed that the high scoring group in family’s psychological atmosphere were significantly different from the low and average scoring groups indicating that higher the family’s psychological atmosphere’s quality higher the social intelligence among adolescents.