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VOL. 10, ISSUE 4 (2025)
A study on emotional intelligence and mental health of higher secondary school students
Authors
Dr. Madhumita Baidya1, Priyanka Das2, Ambika Mandal3
Abstract
It is crucial to understand and nurture the
emotional intelligence because it is the powerful tool to promote mental health,
improve academic performance, and foster personal growth of an individual
especially in the period of adolescence. This study aimed to find out status of
emotional intelligence and mental health of higher secondary students and also
the relationship between these two variables. Descriptive survey method was
used to conduct the present study. A
sample size of 80 students was selected by using a simple random sampling
technique. Emotional Intelligence Scale (Dr. Subhash Sarkar and Dr. Samrat
Sarkar) used to measure emotional intelligence and Self-made scale Mental
Health scale used to measure mental health of higher secondary students.
Inferential statistic like t-test and Pearson correlation are used to analyse
the obtained data. The findings revealed that female students have higher
emotional intelligence than males, but there is no significant gender
difference in mental health. Furthermore, a positive correlation exists between
emotional intelligence and mental health for both genders. So, it can be said
that enhancing emotional intelligence may promote better mental health among
students.
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Pages:30-35
How to cite this article:
Dr. Madhumita Baidya1, Priyanka Das2, Ambika Mandal3 "A study on emotional intelligence and mental health of higher secondary school students". International Journal of Advanced Education and Research, Vol 10, Issue 4, 2025, Pages 30-35
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