Effects of Emotional Intelligence and Creativity Thinking Training on Improving the Emotional Intelligence of Recidivists in Lagos State, Nigeria

Authors : Stephens Oluyemi Adetunji, Krog Soezin, Nel Norma Margaret

Pages : 11-23

Doi:10.17275/per.14.15.2.1

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Publication Date : 2015-04-30

Article Type : Research

Abstract :The study was designed to explore the effects of emotional intelligence and creativity thinking on improving the emotional intelligence of recidivists in Lagos State, Nigeria. The researchers adopted the quantitative research method using the quasi experimental, pre -test, post- test and control group design. The sample consisted of eighty five male recidivists who have been convicted more than once. The multi stage sampling technique was employed to obtain the sample for the study. Two instruments namely Akinboye emotional intelligence test and the Male Recidivist Personal Data Questionnaire were used to obtain data from the participants. Data obtained was analysed statistically with the SPSS version 22 employing the OneWay Analysis of Variance and Bonferroni Multiple Comparisons. The result reveals that the two techniques; emotional intelligence and six thinking hats were effective in improving the emotional intelligence of male recidivists. Based on the findings of the study it is recommended that emotional intelligence and creativity thinking techniques be included in a prison’s rehabilitation programme to improve the emotional intelligence of it’s inmates. It is also suggested that counseling clinics managed by professional counselors be established in prisons to attend to the emotional, psychological and mental needs of the prison inmates. These recommendations will ensure effective rehabilitation of prison inmates and in the long run reduce the rate of recidivism. 
Keywords : remediation, emotions, cognition, reoffending, prison, reintegration