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Manifestations of Emotional Intelligence in Badria Al-Badri's Novel "Fombi" from Daniel Goleman's Perspective

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors
Rasoul Balavi 1
Alireza Perizan 2
1 Professor of Arabic Language and Literature, shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
2 master student in Department of Arabic language and literature, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
10.30465/afg.2025.52407.2203
Abstract
Emotional intelligence is one of the modern concepts that has gained increasing importance in psychological and social studies, due to its role in improving human relationships, developing personal and social skills, and influencing sound decision-making and emotional control in various situations. Among theoretical approaches, Daniel Goleman’s model stands out, as he presented a comprehensive vision of emotional intelligence built on five components: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills, which he considered essential for success in personal, professional, and social life. This research analyzes the manifestations of emotional intelligence in the novel Fumbi by Badriya al-Badri, using Goleman’s classification, and explores how these components are reflected in the characters’ behaviors and their relation to psychological and social contexts. The study followed a descriptive-analytical method by examining the novel’s text and identifying situations that reveal elements of emotional intelligence. The findings show that the characters displayed varying levels of emotional intelligence: self-awareness appeared in recognizing their emotions, self-regulation in controlling reactions especially the heroine’s motivation in persistence against difficulties, empathy in understanding others’ feelings, and social skills in building relationships and gaining trust.
Keywords: Daniel Goleman, Emotional Intelligence, Badriya Al-Badri, Fumbi novel.
 
Introduction
This study examines the representation of emotional intelligence (EI) in Badria Al-Badri's novel "Fombi" through Daniel Goleman's theoretical framework. Emotional intelligence, encompassing self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills, significantly influences personal development and social interactions. The research aims to analyze how these EI components manifest in the novel's characters and narrative, exploring their psychological and literary significance within contemporary Arabic fiction.
Materials & Methods
The research employs qualitative textual analysis of "Fombi", focusing on key passages that exemplify Goleman's EI components. The methodology combines close reading techniques with systematic application of Goleman's framework to identify and categorize instances of emotional intelligence. Selected scenes are analyzed for their demonstration of self-awareness, emotional regulation, motivational patterns, empathetic responses, and social interactions, with particular attention to the protagonist's psychological development throughout the narrative.
Discussion & Results
The analysis reveals sophisticated portrayals of emotional intelligence in "Fombi". The protagonist demonstrates remarkable self-awareness through introspective moments and emotional honesty. Self-regulation emerges in crisis situations where characters control impulsive reactions. Motivational patterns appear in characters' perseverance despite adversity, while empathy is shown through nuanced understanding of others' emotions. Social skills manifest in complex relationship dynamics and conflict resolution. These findings validate Goleman's model while highlighting cultural specificities in EI expression within Arab literary contexts. The novel's narrative structure effectively utilizes EI components to drive character development and thematic depth
Conclusion
This study demonstrates that "Fombi" provides a compelling literary representation of Goleman's emotional intelligence framework. The novel's nuanced portrayal of EI components offers valuable insights into psychological development within Arab cultural contexts. The research establishes the effectiveness of applying psychological theories to literary analysis while revealing how emotional intelligence operates as both character trait and narrative device. These findings suggest potential for further interdisciplinary research combining psychological frameworks with literary studies, particularly in examining cultural variations in emotional intelligence representations across different literary traditions.
 
Keywords
Daniel Goleman, Emotional Intelligence, Badriya Al-Badri, Fumbi novel

Subjects

 

تجلیات هوش هیجانی در رمان "فومبی" اثر بدریه البدری از منظر دانیل گلمن

 

رسول بلاوی*

علی رضا پریزن **

چکیده
هوش هیجانی از مفاهیم نوینی است که به سبب نقش حیاتی آن در ارتقای کیفیت روابط انسانی، پرورش مهارت‌های فردی و اجتماعی، و همچنین تأثیر مستقیمش در تصمیم‌گیری‌های درست و مدیریت هیجانات در موقعیت‌های گوناگون، جایگاه مهمی در مطالعات روان‌شناختی و اجتماعی یافته است. در میان رویکردهای نظری این حوزه، دیدگاه دانیل گلمن برجسته است؛ او تصویری جامع از هوش هیجانی ارائه کرده که بر پنج مؤلفه اساسی استوار است: خودآگاهی، خودتنظیمی، انگیزش، همدلی و مهارت‌های اجتماعی. گلمن تأکید می‌کند که این مؤلفه‌ها ارکان ضروری موفقیت افراد در زندگی شخصی، حرفه‌ای و اجتماعی به شمار می‌آیند. این پژوهش با بهره‌گیری از روش توصیفی ـ تحلیلی، به بررسی جلوه‌های هوش هیجانی در رمان «فومبی» اثر بدریه البدری بر اساس مدل گلمن پرداخته است. یافته‌ها نشان می‌دهد که شخصیت‌های رمان سطوح متفاوتی از هوش هیجانی را آشکار می‌سازند: خودآگاهی در شناخت هیجانات و بازنگری مواضع، خودتنظیمی در توانایی کنترل واکنش‌ها به‌ویژه توسط قهرمان داستان در مواجهه با موقعیت‌های تکان‌دهنده، انگیزش در پشتکار برای غلبه بر دشواری‌ها، همدلی در درک احساسات دیگران، و در نهایت مهارت‌های اجتماعی در ایجاد روابط و جلب اعتماد متناسب با بافت روانی ـ اجتماعی شخصیت‌ها تجلی یافته است.

کلیدواژه‌ها: دانیل گلمن، هوش هیجانی، بدریة البدری، رمان "فومبی".     


* استاد گروه زبان و ادبیات عربی، دانشگاه شهید چمران اهواز، اهواز، ایران (نویسنده مسئول)، r.balavi@scu.ac.ir

** دانشجوی کارشناسی ارشد زبان و ادبیات عربی، دانشگاه شهید چمران اهواز، اهواز، ایران، al-perizan@stu.scu.ac.ir

 
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