A study of relationship between emotional intelligence and academic achievement of secondary school students

This study examined the relationship of emotional intelligence and the academic achievement of the secondary school students of Rohtak city. Emotional intelligence and Academic Achievement are the two facets of students’ life that determines the success of life. These are helpful in shaping the personality traits, creativity, behavior and achievement of students if well analyzed on time. Emotional Intelligence is an important element to driving innovation at educational institutions. The study used a sample of population from the secondary school students of IX class. The study found that emotion regulation ability enables students to maintain higher positive affect (e.g., excitement and enthusiasm) while emotion facilitation ability enables students to use their positive affect to enhance their academic skills, as measured at the time of investigation. The study reveals that there exists a significant and positive relationship in academic achievement of secondary school students with respect to their emotional intelligence. The students should be motivated by their teachers and parents to maintain their academic achievement level. For the progress and development of our nation we need youth in every field. Therefore, we should take due care to enhance their academic achievement. Students can also be trained to increase their abilities and managing their emotional states and responses to academic requirements.