SELF-ESTEEM AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AMONG PAKISTANI UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Abstract

The aim of present study was to explore the association between self-esteem and emotional intelligence among university students.

The study utilized a correlational research approach to explore the relationship between self-esteem and emotional intelligence. Study was conducted in three universities (RIU, UAF & GCUF) of Faisalabad district of Punjab province, Pakistan over 3 months from October 2023 to December 2023. The study utilized convenient sampling, encompassing students across academic levels ranging from bachelors to masters.  To assess self-esteem, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (1965) was administered, while emotional intelligence was measured using the Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (2002). A Pearson correlation coefficient was computed to examine the relationship between emotional intelligence and self-esteem. Additionally, an independent t-test was conducted to assess gender differences in emotional intelligence and self-esteem. The results revealed a positive correlation between the variables. Research groups were provided with self-administered questionnaires, which participants completed voluntarily. Subsequently, the collected data underwent entry into SPSS for analysis. An independent t-test was employed to assess the relationship between students' self-esteem and emotional intelligence. A descriptive analysis and a detailed examination of inferential statistics, such as correlation, linear regression, and t-test analysis were used which were all significant levels.