Trait Emotional Intelligence as Predictor of Forgiveness

In this study, the predictive role of trait emotional intelligence on forgiveness level of university students was examined. participants consisted of 201 female and 107 male, totally 308 university students who studied at different faculties of dokuz eylul university. the data was collected with heartland forgiveness scale, trait emotional intelligence questionnaire-short form and personal information form prepared by the researcher. in data analysis pearson product moment correlation coefficient and multiple linear regression analysis techniques were used. according to findings, there were statistically significant and positive relationships between forgiveness levels and trait emotional intelligence of university students. well-being, self-control, emotionality and sociability sub-dimensions of trait emotional intelligence accounted for 27% of change in forgiveness. while well-being and self-control significantly predicted forgiveness level of university students, emotionality and sociability didn’t have a statistically significant effect on forgiveness levels of university students. obtained findings were discussed in the light of related literature and suggestions were offered.