Emotional Intelligence and Adjustment Ability Among Higher Secondary School Students: A Correlational Study
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Dhiman Kar, Department of Education, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia, WB, India.
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Birbal Saha, Department of Education, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia, WB, India.
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Bhim Chandra Mondal, Nikhil Banga Sikshan Mahavidyalaya, Bishnupur, Bankura, WB, India.
This article established the relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Adjustment among higher secondary school students. Emotional Intelligence has been measured by applying Mondal Emotional Intelligence Inventory (MEII) consisted with 100 items and Adjustment was measured by Adjustment Inventory developed by Paramanik et. al. (2014). 302 samples were randomly selected from the district of Purulia, WB, India. Pearson coefficient correlation was determined for the interpretation of the findings. The results revealed that Emotional Intelligence affects home, school and peer adjustment. Thus, student with high emotional intelligence can take the challenges of life and make successful adjustment in life.
Emotional Intelligence, Adjustment, Pearson Correlation, MEII, Higher Secondary Students
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