Emotional Intelligence in Relation to Self Esteem Among College Students

Authors

  • A. Arunachalam
  • G. Ramanathan

Keywords:

Emotional Intelligence, Self-Esteem, Psychological Well-being &Mental Health

Abstract

The present study investigates the relationship between emotional intelligence and self-esteem among college students. A total of 150 participants, comprising 75 male and 75 female students aged between 18 and 25 years, were selected from various colleges in the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu. The study employed a random sampling technique to ensure representativeness. Emotional intelligence was measured using the Emotional Intelligence Scale developed by Hyde, Pethe, and Dhar (2001), while self-esteem was assessed using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (Rosenberg, 1965). The study aims to explore the extent to which emotional intelligence correlates with self-esteem and to examine potential gender differences in these constructs. The findings are expected to contribute to the growing body of literature on emotional and psychological well-being in young adults, with implications for educational and mental health interventions in college settings

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Published

2025-06-05

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Arunachalam A, Ramanathan G. Emotional Intelligence in Relation to Self Esteem Among College Students. J Neonatal Surg [Internet]. 2025Jun.5 [cited 2025Sep.21];14(31S):144-7. Available from: https://jneonatalsurg.com/index.php/jns/article/view/7082

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Vol. 14 No. 31S (2025): Journal of Neonatal Surgery

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