THE INFLUENCE OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
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https://doi.org/10.32955/neuje.v8i1.1204Keywords:
emotional intelligence, education, academic performance, students’, workplaceAbstract
There are varying reports on the role of emotional intelligence in education. Although research acknowledges that emotional intelligence is required for positive learning outcomes, others argue that emotional intelligence is more relevant in the workplace. An exegesis of these studies shows that relatively few studies discuss the role of emotional intelligence in students’ academic performance. Predominant studies focus on the impact of emotional intelligence in workplaces and organisations without robust insights into its role in teaching and learning. Given the importance of emotional intelligence in teaching and learning, investigating its impact on students’ academic achievement seems interesting. On these premises, this study decides to use a quantitative research design to explore the influence of emotional intelligence on students’ academic performance. Forty-five participants were recruited for the study. Data was collected through questionnaires and interviews. After analysing the collected data, the results indicate a correlation between emotional intelligence and academic performance. Other findings were used to summarise the study's objectives.
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