Emotional Intelligence and Subjective Well-being among Mumbai college students

By : Kranti C. Gawali

Page No: 227-236

Abstract
The present study examined the relationship between Emotional Intelligence (EI) and SWB in degree college students. Participants were 100 degree college students who completed the Schutte’s Self Report Inventory (SSRI) of EI, and Subjective Well-being Inventory. Analysis was conducted and the results yielded a significant relationship between EI and SWB. There was a significant and positive correlation between EI and SWB (r = 0.337, p< 0.01). A ‘t’ test was computed to study the difference in the SWB between the High EI group and low EI group. The results were found to be in line with directional hypotheses. It was also found that EI predicts SWB, as the emotionally intelligent individuals are better at understanding and managing their emotions in stressful situations and are better at problem solving and interpersonal relationship. The sample of this study was college students, who face pressures on different fronts like academics and social relations. Knowledge of EI and SWB positive relationship will be beneficial for students in specific to enhance positive traits such as self-discipline, emotion management, agreeableness and readiness for new experiences and objective acceptance.

Authors :
Kranti C. Gawali : Associate Professor and Head, – Department of Psychology, Bhavan’s College, Andheri (west), Mumbai.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2020.15.01.19