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Proposed Dissertation Title:
Emotional intelligence in equestrian sports and the link between emotional intelligence and leadership
Explore the impact of competing in collegiate equestrian sports on emotional intelligence and leadership development.
Purpose. The purpose of this phenomenological study is to explore the impact of competing in equestrian sports on emotional intelligence and leadership
development. It will examine the lived experience of former equestrian
competitors. The researcher will explore their experience with emotional intelligence and leadership as part of their riding career and then how it impacted them outside of the equestrian competitive arena.
Methodology. This qualitative study will use the phenomenological design. The researcher will interview at least 10 individuals who will meet the criteria. Participants will be selected using purposeful sampling. Data collection will follow the steps outlined by Creswell (2013) and Creswell & Guetterman (2019).
1. Proposed Dissertation Topic Area:
Explore the impact of competing in collegiate equestrian sports on emotional intelligence and leadership development.
2. Proposed Dissertation Title:
Emotional intelligence in equestrian sports and the link between emotional intelligence and leadership
3. Why is this Proposed Dissertation Topic and Title of Interest to YOU?
As a true equestrian myself, I am passionate about the connection between the equestrian and leadership.
4. Why Do YOU Believe You are One of the Best People in the World to Research This Topic at This Time?
As I have professional experience in business internationally. Moreover, I was in the Hungarian National Team in eventing and represented my country three times at the European Championships for Juniors at individual and team level. I also won the National Championship, so I have hands on experience about both “sides” of the topic and I know the equestrian community well.
5. What Do YOU Hope to Accomplish by Researching This Topic at This Time?
I would hope that equestrian competitors developed a long-term impact of their emotional intelligence that they can use in their leadership style.
6. What is the Benefit to YOUR Professional Field/Community of This Proposed Dissertation?
The benefit is to show the connection between the positive effect on leadership from equestrian for all the riders and their parents. We know how much benefit therapy riding has on the human body and emotions but there are not so many researches about competition equestrian and its possible positive impact to leadership.
7. Who are the Intended or Ultimate Users of the Findings of Your Study and SO WHAT?
Hopefully all the riders who are competing, especially the parents of the kids and teenage riders. Also, those adults who wants to ride on a competition level. The “so what” is that this study will hopefully will connect the competition level equestrian with the beneficial sides of horse riding in general, not just therapy riding.
8. What is the major “overarching” question that is driving you to study this topic?
The research question to understand how participation in collegiate equestrian sports impacts emotional intelligence and the proven link between emotional intelligence and leadership on a VP + level.
9. What are three specific research questions the you intend to answer as a result of your study?
a. Is there a positive correlation between former university equestrian competitors and their emotional intelligence with their leadership development?
10. What is the Research Design and Methodology That You Intend to Use for Data Collection in This Study?
· Qualitative study
· 10 leaders in the field of business (finance, consulting, etc.)
· VP-s or higher
11. How Do You Intend to Collect the Requisite Data for This Study?
· IHSA database (US equestrian)
· Hungarian equestrian database
· History of humans and horses from ancient history
12. How Do You Plan to Analyze the Collected Data Related to This Study?
· phenomenological study
· theoretical frameworks
· history between humans and horses
· horse-human communication
· impact of sports on emotional intelligence
· emotional intelligence
· the influence of emotional intelligence on leadership
13. What is Your Theoretical Framework and Conceptual Framework for This Dissertation Study?
I am planning to use the theoretical framework of emotional intelligence by Emmerling and Goleman from 2003 and their four competencies with a focus on work performance.
14. What are the perceived Limitations of Your Proposed Dissertation Study?
· Online interview format not the same as face to face in person
· Only 10 people’s experience
15. What are the Delimitations of Your Proposed Dissertation Study?
· 10 people's experience
· Purposeful sampling
· guidelines recommended by Creswell (2013)
Resources:
Batool, B. (2013). Emotional intelligence and effective leadership. Journal of Business Studies Quarterly, 4(3), 84–94. http://search.proquest.com/docview/1450019591/
- Emotional intelligence and leadership have proven by researchers to be interrelated, particularly transformational leadership, servant leadership, and authentic leadership Batool, 2013
Bradberry, T., & Greaves, J. (2009). Emotional intelligence 2.0. TalentSmart
- Bradberry and Graves (2009) noted that self-awareness is one of the most important characteristics of success as a leader, citing emotional intelligence as the “foundation for a host of critical skills”.
Emmerling, R., & Goleman, D. (2003, October). Emotional intelligence: Issues and
common misunderstandings. Issues and Recent Developments in Emotional Intelligence, 1(1). http://www.eiconsortium.org/reprints/ei_issues_and_common_misunderstandings.html
- Theoretical framework of emotional intelligence by Emmerling and Goleman and their four competencies with a focus on work performance. (Emmerling, 2003)
Creswell, J. W. (2013). Qualitative inquiry & research design: Choosing among five (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.
Creswell, J. W., & Guetterman, T. C. (2019). Educational research: Planning,
conducting, and evaluating quantitative and qualitative research. Pearson.
Dulewicz, C., Young, M., & Dulewicz, V. (2005). The relevance of emotional intelligence for leadership performance. Journal of General Management, 30(3), 1–86. https://doi.org/10.1177/030630700503000305
- Studies have further confirmed the link between self-awareness and leadership effectiveness Batool, 2013; Dabke, 2016; Dulewicz et al., 2005
Mikulec, E., & McKinney, K. (2014). Perceived learning outcomes from participation in one type of registered student organization: equestrian sport clubs. Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 14(3), 93–109.
- Mikulec & McKinney equestrian competitions what they felt the perceived impact on their involvement in the sport was 2014,
Todd, S., & Kent, A. (2003). Student athletes’ perceptions of self. Adolescence, 38(152), 659–667. Libra Publishers.
- Todd & Kent 2003 sudy from 2003 which examined the relationship between competing in sports and an athlete’s self-perceived characteristics such as athletic skill, social acceptance, physical appearance, scholastic ability, and self-worth
Proposed Dissertation Title: A quantitative analysis
A quantitative analysis of the changes in the Consumer Price Index within the European Union in the frame of the COVID-19 pandemic
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a fundamental economic indicator that plays a pivotal role in monitoring price levels and assessing inflation within a given economy. It serves as a vital tool for governments, central banks, policymakers, and businesses, enabling them to gauge the overall cost of living, adjust fiscal and monetary policies, and make informed decisions about resource allocation. In the European context, where a diverse array of economies coexists within
a complex union, understanding the dynamics of the CPI is of paramount importance.
This research aims to delve into the intricate fabric of the Consumer Price Index in Europe, analyzing its trends, determinants, and the far-reaching policy implications that arise in this multifaceted economic landscape. The European Union (EU) represents a unique case study, given its vast diversity in economic development, fiscal policies, and regional disparities. As such, the CPI in Europe reflects not only the intricacies of individual member states but also the interplay of various factors that arise within the Union.
Over the past decade, the European CPI has witnessed notable shifts, influenced by a myriad of factors, including globalization, technological advancements, demographic changes, and policy responses to economic crises. This research paper seeks to uncover these underlying trends and explore how they have impacted the price levels and cost of living for European
citizens. Moreover, it aims to shed light on the determinants that have driven these trends, encompassing both domestic and international variables.
Keywords: Consumer Price Index (CPI), Inflation, Europe, European Union (EU, Eurozone, economics
About the dissertation topic in more detail
CPI % in 2018
The first year of this analysis is 2018. The map entitled “CPI 2018 in EU Countries” shows that in the European Union Denmark and Ireland had the lowest inflation rates, both with a CPI of 0.7%. This indicates that prices for goods and services in these countries increased at a very slow pace in 2018. Several countries, including Spain (1.7%), Malta (1.7%), France (2.1%), and the Netherlands (1.6%), experienced moderate inflation. These countries saw a slightly higher but still relatively low increase in prices. Belgium (2.3%) and Luxembourg (2.0%) experienced inflation rates slightly above the European Union average. While not high, these countries saw a more significant increase in prices compared to the previous group. Czechia (2.0%), Germany (1.9%), and Slovenia (1.9%) had inflation rates slightly above the European Central Bank's target of keeping inflation below, but close to, 2%. Bulgaria (2.6%), Latvia (2.6%), Lithuania (2.5%), Slovakia (2.5%), and Hungary (2.9%) all experienced inflation rates above 2%, indicating moderate to high price increases. Romania had the highest inflation rate in the European Union in 2018, with a CPI of 4.1%. This significantly higher inflation rate suggests a notable increase in prices in Romania during that year. Southern European countries such as Greece (0.8%), Cyprus (0.8%), Italy (1.2%), and Portugal (1.2%) had relatively low inflation rates, possibly reflecting the economic challenges faced by some of these nations. Nordic and Northern European countries like Sweden (2.0%) and Finland (1.2%) had moderate inflation rates, with Sweden's CPI being slightly higher.
CPI % 2019
The map entitled “CPI 2019 in EU Countries” shows that in 2019 in the European Union Denmark had the lowest inflation rate, with a CPI of 0.7%, similar to the previous year. Ireland also had low inflation at 0.9%, slightly higher than in 2018. Several countries had inflation rates ranging from 0.5% to 1.3%. Greece (0.5%), Cyprus (0.5%), Spain (0.8%), Italy (0.6%), and Portugal (0.3%) all had very low inflation rates, indicating that prices were relatively stable. France (1.3%) also had low inflation, but slightly higher than the previously mentioned countries. Belgium (1.2%) and Germany (1.4%) experienced moderate inflation in 2019, indicating a modest increase in prices. These rates were lower than in 2018 for both countries. Bulgaria (2.5%), Estonia (2.3%), Lithuania (2.2%), Luxembourg (1.6%), Malta (1.5%), Austria (1.5%), and Finland (1.1%) all had inflation rates in the moderate range, with some experiencing slightly higher inflation compared to the previous year. France (1.3%), Slovenia (1.7%), and Sweden (1.7%) had inflation rates above 1%, but still below the European Central Bank's target of 2%. Czechia (2.6%), the Netherlands (2.7%), and Latvia (2.7%) experienced higher inflation in 2019, with Latvia and the Netherlands seeing a notable increase in prices compared to the previous year. Hungary (3.4%), Poland (2.1%), Romania (3.9), and Slovakia (2.8%) had relatively high inflation rates, with Hungary and Romania experiencing particularly significant increases in prices.
CPI % in 2020
In the EU Several countries experienced deflation in 2020, which means a decrease in the general price level. The map entitled “CPI 2020 in EU Countries” shows that Greece (-1.3%), Estonia (-0.6%), Ireland (-0.5%), Cyprus (-1.1%), and Slovenia (-0.3%) all had negative CPI values, indicating a decline in prices. These countries faced economic challenges, and the negative inflation rates may have been influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on demand and economic activity. Denmark (0.3%), Germany (0.4%), Luxembourg (0.0%), and Croatia (0.0%) had very low inflation rates in 2020, with some even showing stagnation in prices. Belgium (0.4%), France (0.5), Italy (-0.1%), and Latvia (0.1%) had low inflation rates, indicating minimal price increases. Italy experienced deflation, with a negative CPI. Bulgaria (1.2%) and Lithuania (1.1%) had moderate inflation in 2020, with price increases that were higher than in the previous group. Austria (1.4%), Netherlands (1.1%), Malta (0.8%), and Finland (0.4%) experienced above-average inflation, indicating a relatively higher increase in prices compared to some other countries. Czechia (3.3%), Hungary (3.4%), Poland (3.7), Romania (2.3), and Slovakia (2.0%) had high inflation rates in 2020, which may have been influenced by various factors, including economic conditions and government policies. Spain (-0.3%) and Sweden (0.7%) had different trends, with Spain experiencing deflation while Sweden had moderate inflation.
Overall, 2020 was a challenging year for many European Union countries due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is reflected in the varying inflation rates and even deflation experienced by some nations, as governments and central banks implemented various measures to stabilize their economies during this period.
CPI % in 2021
In 2021, several countries experienced high inflation rates in the EU, which may have been influenced by a variety of factors, including the recovery from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The map entitled “CPI 2021 in EU Countries” shows that Hungary (5.2%) and Poland (5.2%) had the highest inflation rates in the group, indicating a significant increase in prices. Estonia (4.5%), Lithuania (4.6%), and Romania (4.1%) also had inflation rates above 4%, signifying moderate to high inflation. These countries experienced relatively strong price increases. Belgium (3.2%), Czechia (3.3%), Germany (3.2), and Luxembourg (3.5%) had moderate inflation in 2021, with price increases around 3% or slightly higher. Denmark (1.9%) and Sweden (2.7%) experienced moderate inflation rates, with Denmark's inflation being slightly lower than Sweden's. France (2.1%), Italy (1.9%), and Spain (3.0%) had varying inflation rates, with France and Italy in the moderate range and Spain experiencing relatively higher inflation. Some countries had more stable or lower inflation rates in 2021. Greece (0.6%), Malta (0.7%), and Portugal (0.9%) had inflation rates below 1%, indicating relatively stable or low price increases. Bulgaria (2.8%), Latvia (3.2%), and Slovenia (2.0%) experienced moderate inflation rates, while Slovakia (2.8%) had slightly higher inflation in the region. Austria (2.8%) and the Netherlands (2.8%) had similar inflation rates in 2021, indicating moderate price increases.
CPI % in 2022
The Consumer Price Index data for European Union countries in 2022 reveals significant changes in inflation rates compared to the previous years. The map entitled “CPI 2022 in EU Countries” shows that Estonia had the highest inflation rate in 2022, with a CPI of 19.4%. Lithuania also experienced very high inflation at 18.9%. These countries had the most significant price increases, which could be influenced by various factors, including supply chain disruptions and changes in demand. Czechia (14.8%), Hungary (15.3%), and Poland (13.2%) had notably high inflation rates, indicating significant price increases. These rates are substantially higher than the European Central Bank's target of keeping inflation below, but close to, 2%. Bulgaria (13.0%), Slovakia (12.1%), and Romania (12.0%) also experienced moderate to high inflation. These rates suggest significant price increases but are slightly lower than the previous group. Belgium (10.3%), Croatia (10.7%), and the Netherlands (11.6%) had above-average inflation, with price increases higher than the historical average. Greece (9.3%), Spain (8.3%), and Slovenia (9.3%) had moderate inflation rates, indicating a reasonable but controlled increase in prices. Germany (8.7%), Italy (8.7%), and Austria (8.6%) experienced low to moderate inflation. These rates are relatively lower compared to the previous group. Denmark (8.5%), Ireland (8.1%), Cyprus (8.1%), Luxembourg (8.2%), and Portugal (8.1%) had low inflation rates. While the rates are relatively low, they are still higher than typical historical averages. Finland (7.2%), Sweden (8.1), and France (5.9) had the lowest inflation rates among the listed countries. These rates are still higher than the European Central Bank's target of 2%.
CPI % change from 2018-2022
The difference in 2022 compared to the previous 4 years is exceptional. Several countries experienced exceptionally high inflation in 2022, with CPI values well above the historical average. This includes Estonia (19.4%), Lithuania (18.9%), Czechia (14.8%), Hungary (15.3%), and Poland (13.2%). The map entitled “CPI % change in 2018-2022” shows this trend significantly. The reasons for this vary but may include supply chain disruptions, increased demand, and other economic factors. Some countries witnessed significant changes in inflation rates over this period. For example, Belgium's CPI increased from 2.3% in 2018 to 10.3% in 2022, demonstrating a dramatic rise. Similarly, Bulgaria's CPI increased from 2.6% in 2018 to 13% in 2022. This volatility may indicate fluctuations in economic conditions. A few countries maintained relatively low inflation rates over the five-year period. Denmark, Ireland, Greece, and France generally had low inflation, although the rates fluctuate slightly. Malta also had low inflation, but it increased from 0.7% in 2020 to 6.1% in 2022. Some countries, like Germany, Italy, and Spain, experienced moderate inflation, with rates generally below 3% but increasing in 2022. Croatia and Portugal saw moderate inflation in the earlier years but experienced a significant jump in 2022. A few countries, such as the Netherlands, Austria, Slovenia, and Finland, maintained relatively stable inflation rates around 2% during the period. However, in 2022, the Netherlands experienced a significant increase. Central European countries like Slovakia and Romania saw moderate inflation rates earlier in the period but experienced a considerable increase in 2022. Sweden had a gradual increase in inflation from 1.7% in 2019 to 8.1% in 2022.
Yearly difference CPI % from 2018-2022
The CPI data for these countries shows a wide range of inflation rates, from relatively low to very high. Some countries experienced significant price increases, while others saw stable or even negative inflation. The years 2020 and 2022 stand out due to the profound impact of external events on inflation. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic and associated disruptions led to deflation in some countries and economic challenges, as reflected in negative or very low inflation rates. In contrast, 2022 witnessed significant inflation spikes, possibly due to post-pandemic recovery efforts, supply chain disruptions, and other economic factors. The data illustrates on the pie charts on the map entitled “EU CPI yearly difference from 2018-2022” shows that how 2022 was significantly different from other years regarding the CPI data and how big the jump is in each country compared to the previous years.