In recent years, emotional intelligence has been considered an important psychological factor in education because it helps individuals manage emotions, cope with stress, and maintain positive relationships with others. Postgraduate students often face academic pressure, research responsibilities, and personal challenges, making emotional regulation an essential skill for their overall development The present study was undertaken to examine the relationship between emotional intelligence and academic achievement among postgraduate students. A causal-comparative research design was used for the study. The present study was conducted on a sample of 274 postgraduate students who were studying in M.A. and M.Sc. programmes under Utkal University and its affiliated colleges located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The participants were selected through the simple random sampling method to ensure equal representation. Emotional intelligence of the students was assessed by using a standardized emotional intelligence scale, while their academic achievement was determined from their previous academic records. For the analysis of the collected data, different statistical techniques such as descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and the t-test were applied. The results of the study indicated that there was a very weak and statistically insignificant relationship between emotional intelligence and academic achievement among the postgraduate students. The findings also showed that there was no significant difference in the level of emotional intelligence between male and female students. In addition, emotional intelligence did not differ significantly among students belonging to different academic streams.
Emotional Intelligence, Academic Achievement, Postgraduate Students, Gender, Academic Stream.
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