The Influence of Emotional Intelligence on Academic Achievement

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The Influence of Emotional Intelligence on Academic Achievement

Shaikh Soheel Jaleel , Dr. Ghoti R. M.

DIP: 18.02.002/20210602

DOI: 10.25215/2455/0602002

Received: April 20, 2021; Revision Received: June 03, 2021; Accepted: June 12, 2021

Abstract

This study investigates the influence of Emotional Intelligence on academic achievement among students of Education Faculty, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad. The data of this research were obtained through the use of a questionnaire which elicits information on the students’ Emotional Intelligence level as well as their academic performance. The results of the study reveal that the respondents ha high level of Emotional Intelligence. Two domains (Self Emotion Appraisal and Understanding of Emotion) of the Emotional Intelligence investigated ar found to be significantly and positively associated with the respondents’ academic achievement. The findings of the study hold important implications on the value of Emotional Intelligence and their relationships tostudents’ academic performance especially among pre service teachers.

Keywords

Emotional Intelligence; academic achievement.

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Shaikh Soheel Jaleel @ sohailjaleel@gmail.com

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ISSN 2348-5396

ISSN 2349-3429

DIP: 18.02.002/20210602

DOI: 10.25215/2455/0602002

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Volume 06 Issue 2, April – June, 2021

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