Economics Teachers’ Emotional Intelligence and Self‐Efficacy: A Moderated Mediation Model Using PLS‐SEM

Francis Arthur; Regina Okyere‐Dankwa; Dominic Owusu; Sharon Abam Nortey

doi:10.1002/brb3.70832

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Economics Teachers’ Emotional Intelligence and Self‐Efficacy: A Moderated Mediation Model Using PLS‐SEM

Francis Arthur

Regina Okyere‐Dankwa

Dominic Owusu

Sharon Abam Nortey

Brain and Behavior Vol. 15 No. 9 · Wiley

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Abstract

Abstract

Purpose
Emotional intelligence (EI) plays a crucial role in shaping teachers' confidence in the classroom. As educators face increasing challenges in today's dynamic educational environment, understanding how EI influences teaching self‐efficacy is essential for enhancing instructional quality. This study investigates the influence of EI on the teachers' self‐efficacy (TSE) of Senior High School (SHS) Economics teachers in Ghana. It further examines the mediating role of creativity‐nurturing behavior (CNB) and the moderating role of metacognitive awareness (MA) in this relationship.

Method
A descriptive cross‐sectional survey design was employed, involving a census of 180 SHS Economics teachers from the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana. Data were collected using adapted scales for EI, CNB, MA, and TSE. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS‐SEM) was used to analyze the data and test the moderated mediation model.

Finding
The findings revealed that EI significantly influenced CNB and TSE. Additionally, the study identified that CNB had a significant positive effect on TSE. CNB partially mediated the positive relationship between EI and TSE. MA negatively moderated the relationship between EI and CNB. Again, MA influenced the indirect effect of EI on TSE through CNB.

Conclusion
EI is vital for enhancing Economics teachers' confidence in their instructional abilities. The study underscores the importance of fostering EI, CNB, and MA through professional development programs to improve educational outcomes.

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Published: Sep 01, 2025
Vol/Issue: 15(9)
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Authors

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Francis Arthur

Department of Business and Social Sciences Education, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Education University of Cape Coast Cape Coast Ghana

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Regina Okyere‐Dankwa

OLA College of Education Cape Coast Ghana

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Dominic Owusu

OLA College of Education Cape Coast Ghana

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Sharon Abam Nortey

Department of Business and Social Sciences Education, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Education University of Cape Coast Cape Coast Ghana

Cite This Article

Francis Arthur, Regina Okyere‐Dankwa, Dominic Owusu, et al. (2025). Economics Teachers’ Emotional Intelligence and Self‐Efficacy: A Moderated Mediation Model Using PLS‐SEM. Brain and Behavior, 15(9). https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.70832

Economics Teachers’ Emotional Intelligence and Self‐Efficacy: A Moderated Mediation Model Using PLS‐SEM

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