Emotional Intelligence among High School Students: An Empirical Study

Abstract

Background: Emotional intelligence can be understood as a part of social intelligence that helps individuals recognize and understand their own emotions as well as the emotions of others, and use this understanding to guide their thoughts and actions effectively. Objectives: The major objective of the current study is to appraise the Emotional Intelligence among secondary school students in the state of Telangana in terms of self-Awareness; self-management; social Awareness and relationship Management with special reference to gender, class, medium of instruction and locality. Data Source: The study is based on primary survey data collected by SCERT, Telangana. The sample comprises two thousand and twenty-one (2021) students from Class IX and X was drawn from Government, Zilla Parishad, Telangana Model Schools, TMRIES/TRIES/ TSWRIES and KGBVs in the Telangana state. Methodology: The instrument used in this investigation was developed by Sarah Cook (2007) with some modifications to suit the needs of secondary school students in line with Goleman’s four areas of Emotional Intelligence. The research findings have found by using some statistical methods like T-Test, ANOVA and Binary Logistic Regression. Findings: Results revealed a significant difference between the Emotional Intelligence of secondary school students in the state of Telangana in terms of Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social-Awareness and Relationship-Management. Conclusion: In our rapidly changing world, the role of Emotional Intelligence is likely to become even more critical. As automation and artificial intelligence take over many routine cognitive tasks, uniquely human skills like empathy, creativity and emotional regulation will become increasingly valuable. Developing emotional intelligence in the digital age will be crucial for navigating the complex social and professional landscapes of the future.