This conceptual paper examines the emotional management competencies of B40 women, a socio-economic demographic in Malaysia defined by low household incomes. Emotional regulation is an essential skill for navigating daily challenges and improving overall well-being, especially for marginalized groups. This paper examines the convergence of two significant frameworks in the understanding of human development: Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory (EST) and the Emotional Intelligence (EI) framework. The paper seeks to amalgamate these two theories to provide a holistic framework for understanding how individuals traverse their social contexts, regulate emotions, and cultivate skills across diverse ecological strata. This conceptual paper integrates Bronfenbrenner's emphasis on developmental context with EI's focus on emotional and social competencies, providing novel insights into human growth within complex, multi-tiered social systems. This paper analyzes essential theoretical frameworks, contextual elements, and possible interventions to understand and facilitate the development of emotional management skills. It aims to offer insights into strategies that empower the B40 demographic.
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