Relationship Between Post-Traumatic Growth And Emotional Intelligence Among The Youth Of Kashmir With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract

The study aims to determine relationship between emotional intelligence and post-traumatic growth (PTG) among young people in Kashmir who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. The study's sample consists of 80 youth between ages from 18 to 25, who have been clinically diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. Sample was collected from Kashmir Advanced Scientific Research Center (KASRC) which was divided into two groups 40 males and 40 females for the study. Information was gathered for this study using semi-structured sociodemographic data sheet, Schulte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT) and Post-traumatic Growth Inventory. The findings indicate a strong and favorable correlation between post-traumatic growth and emotional intelligence. These findings have significant implications for developing targeted interventions meant to enhance mental health among youth of Kashmir