Title: Factors affecting emotional intelligence: an empirical study for some school students in India

Authors: Shamira Malekar, R.P. Mohanty

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Abstract: Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a subject of research, development and applications in the last few years. Most of the studies are concerned with development of models and measures that can be used in improving managerial performance. It is found from literature that a few studies are available relating to the application of EI among school students. We attempt here to identify critical determinants of EI for school students representing the diversity of India. Such a study will be useful in providing feedbacks about the potentials and limitations of each individual to the parents, teachers and other school authorities. An empirical analysis has been conducted to derive some meaningful conclusions for furtherance of research.

Keywords: management in education; emotional intelligence; intrapersonal ability; interpersonal ability; adaptability; communication; organisational development; leadership; ability models; trait models; school students.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMIE.2009.023085

International Journal of Management in Education, 2009 Vol.3 No.1, pp.8 - 28

Published online: 09 Feb 2009 *

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