Аннотация
The issue of developing emotional intelligence is a matter of debate in science. At the same time, there is an understanding that emotional knowledge and skills can be adopted in the process of special education. At the present time, it is necessary to conduct an analysis on a scientific basis for "emotional education", oriented on the biological and social prerequisites of EI. As the results of the conducted research show, the biological prerequisites for the development of EI abilities are based on the characteristics of temperament and congenital differences that functionalize the asymmetry of the brain. The social prerequisites of EI are primarily formed in the family environment. They are characterized by relations between spouses, parents' attention to the child's inner life, formation of a positive self-image and correct self-esteem, development of self-control, ability to correctly analyze emotional information, attention to the child's behavioral characteristics and upbringing strategy. Based on the research of foreign psychologists. However, the views of different authors in this regard are only partially consistent, most of them are not clearly formulated, and sometimes the concept of EI is interpreted too broadly. The creation of a complete psychological theory of EI is still a pending issue. After all, there is still no reliable empirical evidence showing the importance of EI in learning, but it is necessary to continue research in this area. Thus, when studying the features of emotional intelligence and self-esteem in future social workers, i.e. attitudes towards themselves and other people, we can conclude that they tend to evaluate themselves as not strong enough and active, dependent on circumstances. Insufficient ability to cope with one's own emotions, as well as to understand and influence the emotions of others, can lead to impulsiveness in actions, a decrease in conscious regulation of the emotional sphere, which does not contribute to effective professional activity in the social sphere.