Emotional intelligence of female student-leaders of accredited private higher education institutions in cagayan valley region: An assessment

This descriptive-correlational study determined the emotional intelligence of female student-leaders in ten accredited private higher education institutions in Region II. Student's emotional intelligence was assessed through the Bar-On Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-I: S). Profile data were treated using the simple frequency and percentage, emotional intelligence scores using the mean. Emotional intelligence scores were further analyzed to obtain the corresponding composite scale. Inferences were tested using the T-test for independent samples, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Chi-square Tests. Findings revealed that majority of the student leaders were rated highest on “interpersonal” scale. Moreover, female student's age, year level, birth order, religion and socio-economic status do not significantly relate with their emotional intelligence.