INTRODUCTION:

Emotional intelligence involves the ability to understand, recognise, express and control our own emotions. Emotional intelligence is defined as a cluster of traits or abilities relating to the emotional side of life. Emotional intelligence consists of five major parts (1) a knowledge of our own emotions, (2) managing our emotions , (3) motivating ourselves, (4) recognising the emotions of others, and (5) handling relationships. Each of these elements play a major role in shaping the outcomes we experience in our life. Some persons are aware of their own emotions and thoughts whereas the others seem to be totally free of these. Because of these, they are often low in expressiveness as they don't show their feelings clearly through facial expressions, body language or other cues. This can directly influence on their interpersonal communication and skills. They find it hard to actually know how they are feeling or reacting. One should motivate oneself in achieving their desires and should remain enthusiastic and optimistic about the final outcome. It is also the ability to ‘read’ others to recognise the mood they are in and what emotion they are experiencing. People with high emotional quotient have successful leadership qualities.

The persons skilled at generating strong emotions are highly successful. Handling relationships is an important aspect of emotional intelligence wherein they have the ability to get along with others easily. At present, we do not posses adequate tests for measuring the emotional intelligence and until we do, we do not completely determine its role in our lives.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A questionnaire based study consisting of 18 questions were prepared and it was distributed among 51 subjects consisting of 20 males and 31 females. The subjects were made to be seated comfortably. The questionnaire was rated on a five point scale and had five response category including- does not apply at all, applies rarely, applies about half the time, applies likely to me and always applies to me. There is no right or wrong answer and there is no time limit. The subjects were made to work rapidly and to submit the immediate response to each item. After completion by the subjects, the responses were scored and interpreted in accordance with the norms.

RESULTS:

	OVERALL	STRENGTH	NEEDS ATTENTION
AVERAGE SCORE	69.85	63.88	56.60

SUBJECT	STRENGTH	NEEDS ATTENTION	DEVELOPMENTAL PRIORITY
MALES	73	48	-
FEMALES	76	43	-

	STRENGTH	NEEDS ATTENTION
HIGH SCORE	76	65
LOW SCORE	66	43

DISCUSSION:

The present experiment has been conducted to asses the emotional intelligence of the subjects using a questionnaire based study. It is an ability to understand the meanings of emotion, their relationships and solve problems on the basis of them. Assessing emotional intelligence helps us to identify strengths and weaknesses in individuals and in groups which is the first step towards individual or group facilitation.

The n value of this experiment is 51.In the overall dimension, the average found is 69.85 whereas the values of subjects who are emotionally matured (strength) is 63.88 and the values of subjects who need attention in improving their emotional maturity is 56.60. From the above graphs, it can be clearly seen that the values of strength in males is 73 whereas that of females is 76 which is of high degree level and the values of attention needs in subjects who have low emotional intelligence is found to be 48 in males and 43 in females. Therefore we can conclude that the females are emotionally matured. One of the scientific reasons why females get married by the age of 18-21 is that they attain maturity earlier by means of mental and social healthy don therefore this also has a direct influence on the emotional intelligence. Therefore the subjects who are more strengthened are aware emotionally in a high degree level. Females score being higher than men, yet both genders show high degree level in different dimensions and hence they broadly differ in their emotional intelligence.

CONCLUSION:

The subjects show varying scores in all dimensions. Both males and females show high score in their respective dimensions. Therefore from this present experiment we can conclude that females are more emotionally matured than males. Hence individuals differ in their Emotional Intelligence.

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Received on 20.03.2016 Modified on 22.05.2016

Research J. Pharm. and Tech. 2016; 9(7):772-774

DOI: 10.5958/0974-360X.2016.00147.5