Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Adolescent’s Self-Esteem: A study of Secondary School Students of Kashmir
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The current research paper examined the influence of emotional intelligence on adolescents' self-esteem among secondary school adolescents of the Kashmir Division. A quantitative descriptive survey design was used. A sample of 600 adolescents was selected from the districts of Baramulla, Srinagar, and Anantnag using stratified random sampling. Data were collected using the Emotional Intelligence Scale developed by Hyde, Pethe, and Dhar (2002) and the State Self-Esteem Scale developed by Heatherton and Polivy (1991). The data were analysed using mean, percentage, standard deviation, Pearson's Product-Moment Correlation, and Simple Linear Regression Analysis. The findings reflected that the respondents possessed high levels of emotional intelligence and moderate to high levels of self-esteem. A significant positive correlation was found between emotional intelligence and self-esteem. Furthermore, emotional intelligence emerged as a significant predictor of adolescents' self-esteem. The study highlights the significance of fostering emotional intelligence to promote positive self-esteem and healthy psychological development among adolescents.
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