“A STUDY ON EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AMONG THE UNIVERSITY GRADUATING STUDENTS THROUGH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE SCALE (EIS) WITH REFERENCE TO SURAT CITY”

Abstract

Background: This paper addresses the Emotional Intelligence among the students of graduating programmes through Emotional Intelligence Scale (EIS). The main focus was to understand various views of Emotional Intelligence among the students of graduating programmes with reference to Surat city.

Objective: The objective of the research was to study the emotional intelligence among students of graduating programmes. The paper also helps to identify the various factors that influence the emotional intelligence through Emotional Intelligence Scale (EIS) scale.

Method: In order to conduct the study, various graduating colleges of Surat city were selected. From these colleges, 300 students were selected for the study. The convenience sampling method was used for the same. The data obtained was analyzed using factor analysis, validity test, frequency statistics, and reliability test was computed to draw the conclusions.

Conclusion: The findings & results of the study suggested that the emotional intelligence play a very important role in academic life of a student. It can be helpful to manage stress and improve academic performance of students.