Keyword: «emotional intelligence»

The article presents the results of an empirical study of the relationship between aggression and emotional intelligence in adolescent children with different levels of Machiavellianism. The study sample was 79 respondents. As a result of the study, a relationship was established between aggression and emotional intelligence in adolescent children with different levels of Machiavellianism. It is proved that in adolescents with different levels of Machiavellianism there is a relationship between aggression and emotional intelli-gence, and the nature of this relationship also changes.

The authors of the article put forward a hypothesis that systematic meditation practices of mindfulness contributes to the development of emotional intelligence components of psychology students. There was carried out a theoretical analysis of scientific research on the topic to confirm the hypothesis. Also, there was developed a model for the development of emotional intelligence in psychology students. The article presents the results of a pilot study and outlines its perspectives: the development of a program for enhancing emotional intelligence in psychology students, including meditation practices of mindfulness.

The article is devoted to the study of the influence of sports activities on the development of leadership skills in adolescents. As part of the study, the author conducted a diagnosis of psychological personality qualities necessary for a leader and manifested in adolescents engaged in various sports, analyzed the results of a diagnostic study, on the basis of which practical recommendations were formulated for the de-velopment of leadership qualities in adolescents involved in sports.