Emotional intelligence, human values, creation and dissemination of content on social networks by girls in countries with emerging economies

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between emotional intelligence, the use of social networks (to create and share content), and adolescent girls’ practice of human values. A descriptive and exploratory analysis was conducted, involving a survey of 491 girls in Colombia and Peru, aged 8 to 18 and in grades three to eleven. Excluding Instagram and TikTok, no significant differences were found between the type of network used and the level of emotional intelligence management. Furthermore, no relationship was found between the social media platform used and the girls’ experience of values. Differences were found in Clarity, Repair, and Values, but not in Attention and Content, when comparing between age groups or educational levels. These results hold importance for those involved in the development of this population, given the significance of emotional intelligence management, social media usage, and the experience and practice of human values for girls. © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.