A Study On Emotional Intelligence Among College Students Of District Ganderbal

Abstract

Emotional intelligence refers to how well a person can identify, control, and evaluate emotions, both in themselves and in others. Some researchers think these skills are genetic, but most believe they can be learned or at least strengthened. Virtually all agree it takes both a high emotional quotient (EQ) as well as a high IQ to be successful in life. The aim of the present study is to assess and compare the Emotional intelligence of college students. Sample consists of N= 100 college students comprising of 50 Male college students and 50 Female college students. The sample was collected from Government degree colleges of District Ganderbal. To study the variable Emotional intelligence of college students following Tool was administered for data collection in order to achieve the objectives of the study. Emotional intelligence scale of Anukool Hyde, Sanjyot Pethe and Upinder Dhar was administered for the measurement of Emotional intelligence. The data were analysed by using statistical techniques such as, Mean, Standard deviation and t-test. The results showed that there is significant difference between male and female college students on emotional intelligence.