Abstract

This study determined the level of parental support and emotional intelligence of intermediate learners who are beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and examined the relationship between these variables as a basis for a proposed intervention program. Specifically, it sought to analyze how academic, emotional, and financial parental support are associated with the domains of emotional intelligence, namely self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. The study employed a quantitative descriptive–correlational research design and was conducted at Maon Integrated School in Butuan City. The respondents consisted of 165 Grade 4 to Grade 6 learners who were identified as 4Ps beneficiaries and were selected through complete enumeration sampling. Data were collected using an adapted and validated survey questionnaire that measured levels of parental support and emotional intelligence. Reliability of the instrument was established through pilot testing, and ethical procedures were strictly observed throughout the data-gathering process. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the levels of parental support and emotional intelligence, while Spearman's rank correlation analysis was applied to determine the significant relationships between the variables. Findings revealed a significant positive relationship between parental support and emotional intelligence among intermediate 4Ps learners. Academic, emotional, and financial support were all significantly correlated with the four domains of emotional intelligence, with all p-values registering at .000. Among the three types of parental support, emotional support emerged as the strongest predictor, showing strong correlations with self-awareness, self-management, and social awareness. Academic support demonstrated moderate but significant relationships with all emotional intelligence domains, while financial support also showed significant positive associations, particularly with self-awareness. The results confirm that parental support, especially emotional support, plays a crucial role in the development of emotional intelligence among intermediate learners.