The research on peculiarities of emotional intelligence of indian students

Abstract

The article introduces the history of term emotional intelligence (EI), it researches existing models and components of EI, explains the difference between IQ and EQ. IQ and emotional intelligence are not interconnected. Intelligence is our ability to learn, and it’s the same at any age. Emotional intelligence, on the other hand, is a flexible set of skills that can be acquired and improved with practice. Although some people are naturally more emotionally intelligent than others, we can develop high emotional intelligence even if we aren’t born with it. Previous research showed that higher emotional intelligence is positively correlated with: 1. Better social relations for children and adults. 2. Highly emotionally intelligent individuals are perceived more positively by others – more pleasant, socially skilled and empathic. 3. Better family and intimate relationships. 4. Better academic achievement. 5. Better social relations during work performance and in negotiations. 6. Better psychological well-being. Emotional intelligence is positively correlated with higher life satisfaction, self-esteem and lower levels of insecurity or depression. High EQ is also the psychological factor helping to prevent interpersonal conflicts. The work analyzes the results of the EQ test conducted among Indian university students. In our research the “Know your EQ: Emotional quotient test” developed by Dr Dalip Singh and Dr NK Chadha was used. This test measures three psychological dimensions, such as: emotional sensitivity, emotional maturity and emotional competency. The “Know your EQ: Emotional quotient test” contains 22 multiple choice questions, which measure emotional responses todifferent situations. 51 students from Jindal Global University, city Sonipat, India took part in our research (25 males and 26 females, aged 18-22). The further research could be done with the bigger quantity of respondents in the following aspects: cross-cultural study of Indians versus Ukrainians, using Emotional Quotient Test, affect of EI on social interaction and performance at university and in the work place