Emotional Intelligence and Academic Performance of Undergraduates: Correlations, Implications and Interventions

Oyewunmi, Adebukola Esther; Osibanjo, Adewale Omotayo; Adeniji, Anthonia

doi:10.5901/mjss.2016.v7n1p509

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“…The above finding draws support from Maraichelvi 1 , Roy, 13 Malik, 16 Jennabadi, 12 and Carvalho. 14 Studies by Nwadinigwe 7 and Oyewunmi 15 in Nigerian students and Mishra 2 in Indian students also have consistent findings with this study. The result doesn't align with the finding of Malik 11 in business students, Mohzan 5 and Shah 10 where they found either weak or negative correlation of emotional intelligence with academic performance.…”

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Association between emotional intelligence and academic performance among students in Gandaki Medical College, Pokhara

Shrestha

Koju

et al. 2021

J. Gandaki Med. Coll. Nepal

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Introduction: Recent studies in last few decades are revealing that Intelligence Quotient (IQ) alone is not a reliable factor of students’ academic achievement. It has been claimed that only 20% of a person’s success can be attributed to IQ and rest 80% to Emotional Quotient. Since, many researchers had claimed the influence of emotional intelligence on academic performance; the aims of this study were to find out the level of emotional intelligence and its relation with academic performance among Nepali undergraduate students. Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out in 280 medical students (120 male, 160 female). The data of this research was obtained through the use of a questionnaire which elicits information about their Emotional Intelligence level and academic performance. The obtained data was analyzed by SPSS. The degree of relationship between marks obtained and emotional intelligence were established by Correlation coefficient and Fischer exact test. The level of significance was set at p-value less than 0.05. Results: The mean level of emotional intelligence was high (5.055±0.798) among Nepalese medical students. The respondents were reported to have high level of emotional intelligence with (5.544±0.929) for Self- awareness, (5.035±1.01) for Social awareness, (5.394±1.11) for Social skill and moderate level of emotional intelligence (4.24±1.37) for Self-management. Conclusion: There was a positive and strong relationship between the respondents’ overall emotional intelligence and their academic achievement which means that the higher their level of emotional intelligence, the better they perform academically.

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Association between emotional intelligence and academic performance among students in Gandaki Medical College, Pokhara

Shrestha

Koju

et al. 2021

J. Gandaki Med. Coll. Nepal

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“…Nizaroyani et al, (2011) added that these skills will be very desirable when undergraduates are in the workforce. Concluding that utilising and managing emotions to succeed is important irrelevant if it's in the academia or industry (Oyewunmi et al, 2016).…”

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“…High EI students were also able to cope with academic stress and improve their academic achievement (Azlina & Lee, 2012). Thus, Oyewunmi, Osibanjo, and Adeniji (2016) recommended integrating EI in university curriculum as it will help the undergraduates in regards to motivation, social interaction, psychological health and concurrently the academic achievement. This is concurrent with the demands of the current knowledge society that requires competence in technology and interpersonal skills thus rejecting how we perceive traditional monodisciplinary professions such as engineering (Marcos-Jorquera et al, 2017).…”

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Exploring Engineering Undergraduates’ Emotional Intelligence: A Gender Comparison Study In Malaysia

Kumar¹

2019

The European Proceedings of Social and Behavioural Sciences

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“…Therefore, there is a need for investments in knowledge base that will positively impact work contexts. For instance, university curricular should be reappraised to accommodate emotional intelligence to facilitate the production of total graduates that can manage the complexities of the diverse workforce (Oyewunmi, Osibanjo & Adeniji, 2016). Graduate business schools should also design practical courses aimed at developing the emotional intelligence quotient of students.…”

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Normalizing difference: Emotional intelligence and diversity management competence in healthcare managers

Oyewunmi

2018

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Purpose: Diversity is synonymous with difference. The diverse workforce presents an array of complexities which necessitates the deployment of specific managerial competencies. Empirical evidences have indicated the role of emotional intelligence in the enhancement of abilities. Thus, this study investigated the relationship between emotional intelligence and diversity management competency amongst healthcare managers in Southwest Nigeria. Design: The descriptive survey method was adopted for the study. A total of 360 respondents completed the structured questionnaire titled Emotional Intelligence and Diversity Management Competency Questionnaire (EIDMCQ). Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics such as, Multiple Regression Analyses and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Statistical methods. Findings: A positive correlation was found between emotional intelligence and diversity management competency. Gender, ethnicity, and age, did not moderate the relationship between emotional intelligence and diversity management competency. Practical Implications: As difference is the reality of modern organizations, it is important to conceptualize it as normal and positive. Emotional intelligence is recommended as a critical tool to normalize the individual perceptions of difference. The re-assessment of the functions of managers must be followed by total commitment to capacity building in emotional intelligence, as well as the re-engineering of organizational and national cultures to promote equal opportunities, inclusion and diversity leveraging. Originality/value: This study pioneers research on emotional intelligence and diversity management competency in Nigeria’s public healthcare sector. It conceptualizes diversity management on an individual- managerial level. Practical interventions are provided to enhance the application of specific competencies to optimize a diverse workplace.

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Emotional Intelligence and Academic Performance of Undergraduates: Correlations, Implications and Interventions

Abstract: This research investigates the correlation between emotional intelligence and academic performance of undergraduates. The survey design was adopted to sample one hundred and fifty two (152)

Cited by 12 publications

References 5 publications

Association between emotional intelligence and academic performance among students in Gandaki Medical College, Pokhara

Association between emotional intelligence and academic performance among students in Gandaki Medical College, Pokhara

Exploring Engineering Undergraduates’ Emotional Intelligence: A Gender Comparison Study In Malaysia

Normalizing difference: Emotional intelligence and diversity management competence in healthcare managers

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