The Interplay of Socio-Emotional Competence on Interpersonal Relationship of Public Elementary Teachers in Davao Del Norte Division

This study explored the relationship of socio-emotional and interpersonal relationship of teachers.Also, this study determined the extent of socio-emotional and interpersonal relationship of public elementary teachers in Davao del Norte Division.With the use of probability sampling, 150 elementary teachers in the public schools were selected as the respondents.Utilizing the descriptive-correlational survey method, the data collated were analyzed through the use of Mean and Product-Moment correlation.It was revealed that there was an extensive socio-emotional competence and an extensive interpersonal relationship.Furthermore, there was a significant relationship between the two variables.Relevant to the findings of the study, it was further suggested that higher officials in the Department of Education and school heads may identify means on how to help teachers in strengthening their socio-emotional competence in order to attain interpersonal relationship.More so, future researchers may further explore the involved variables considering other factors and research methods