Relationship Between Grit and Emotional Intelligence Among Engineering Students

Abstract

This research investigates relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and grit among undergraduate engineering students in Gurgaon district. The objectives were to determine the levels of emotional intelligence and grit, as well as to assess the significant relationship between these two variables. Utilizing a quantitative approach and a descriptive survey method, the study sampled 140 students. Data was collected using stratified random sampling technique. Grit was assessed using the 12-item, 5-point Likert-style Grit Scale Survey (Duckworth et al., 2007), which measures consistency of interests and perseverance of effort. the Emotional Intelligence Scale developed by Anukool Hyde, Sanjyoth, and Upinder Dhar (2002), while Statistical analyses, including mean, SD and Pearson product-moment correlation, were employed. The study uncovered a very weak positive correlation between grit and emotional intelligence among engineering students in Gurugram.