Emotional Intelligence and Self-Concealment as Predictors of Voluntary Counselling and Testing Seeking Behaviour

Dr. Alice A. Anika

Abstract: Self-concealment has been observed as a major hindrance in seeking voluntary counseling and testing hence low uptake in counseling and testing. Investigation of self-concealment and Emotional Intelligence as determining factors in seeking HIV voluntary counseling and testing among undergraduate university students was undertaken with a sample size of 368 respondents. Emotional Intelligence Scale, Self-concealment scale and VCT seeking behavior scale questionnaire was used. Regression analysis results revealed that self-concealment significantly determined individuals level of seeking voluntary counseling and testing. However, ones level of Emotional Intelligence in seeking VCT clinics was found to be important.

Keywords: Self-concealment, Emotional Intelligence and Voluntary Counselling and Testing Seeking Behaviours

How to Cite?: Dr. Alice A. Anika, "Emotional Intelligence and Self-Concealment as Predictors of Voluntary Counselling and Testing Seeking Behaviour", Volume 6 Issue 2, February 2017, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1321-1327, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=4021701, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/4021701