This study focuses on how important emotional intelligence (EI) is for improving students' academic performance and psychological well-being. It looks at the connections between academic success, emotional intelligence, mental health, and emotional regulation. Using a mixed-methods approach, 200 Punjabi students from a range of educational backgrounds, ages 12 to 18, participated. Standardized EI tests and academic performance records were used to gather quantitative data, while in-depth interviews examining students' experiences and coping strategies were used to gather qualitative insights. The findings reveal a noteworthy affirmative association between elevated emotional intelligence (EI) and exceptional academic achievement, implying that learners with higher EI achieve academic success and have enhanced problem-solving abilities. Furthermore, because of their improved capacity for handling emotional difficulties and resilience in the face of academic constraints, these students showed reduced levels of stress and anxiety. The study emphasizes how important it is to include emotional intelligence (EI) training in school curricula and shows how interventions like mindfulness exercises and social-emotional learning programs greatly enhance students' emotional and cognitive outcomes. To sum up, emotional intelligence is essential to students' psychological and intellectual growth. Enhancing emotional intelligence (EI) development as a top priority in schools can promote holistic development and enhance intellectual and psychological health.

Authors:
Jatinder Singh, Chandigarh University, India

About the Presenter(s)
Jatinder Singh currently doing a Ph.D. in Psychology at the University Institute of Sciences at Chandigarh University.

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