Vipikali V Shohe and Imlisongla Longkumer
Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, Meriema, Nagaland
Pages:163-171
The present study aimed to examine the relationship between emotional intelligence
and psychological well-being among adolescents and to explore gender differences in
these variables. A sample of 200 adolescents (92 females and 108 males) was selected
for the study. Standardised measures of emotional intelligence and psychological wellbeing
were administered, and the data were analysed using descriptive statistics,
Pearson correlation, multiple regression, and independent samples t-test. The findings
revealed that emotional intelligence was positively and significantly correlated with
psychological well-being. Multiple regression analysis showed that emotional intelligence
significantly predicted psychological well-being, explaining a substantial proportion of
variance. Among the subcomponents, self-awareness and self-motivation emerged as
significant positive predictors, whereas empathy was found to be a significant negative
predictor when other variables were controlled. Further, the results of the independent
samples t-test indicated no significant gender differences in emotional intelligence and
psychological well-being. Overall, the study highlights the importance of emotional
intelligence, particularly its intrapersonal components, in enhancing psychological wellbeing
among adolescents.