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This study aimed to investigate the level of self-differentiation and emotional intelligence among juvenile delinquents in Jordan and the relationship between them. The research population consisted of all juvenile delinquents in Jordan, while the sample included (218) individual of juvenile delinquents in Jordan. Results indicated that the level of self-differentiation and emotional intelligence among juvenile delinquents in Jordan was moderate. Moreover, the results showed that there were statistically significant differences in self-differentiation level due to the effect of gender (for females) and age group (12-15 years). Also, the results showed that there is statistically significant differences in the emotional intelligence level due to the effect of gender (for females). It was founded that there were no statistically significant differences due to the effect of the type of delinquency on each of the self-differentiation and emotional intelligence of juvenile delinquents in Jordan. Moreover, the results indicated that there is a positive, statistically significant correlation between the level of self-differentiation (including all dimensions) and the level of emotional intelligence (including all dimensions). In light of findings, some recommendations were provided. (Published abstract)