Emotional intelligence and its relationship to academic performance of female student-leaders of accredited private higher education institutions in region ii

This descriptive-correlational study determined the emotional intelligence and academic performance of the women population of student-leaders in ten accredited private higher education institutions in Region II. Correlational analysis on the student's emotional intelligence and academic performance were further explored. Student's emotional intelligence was assessed through the Bar-On Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-I: S), while their academic performance was obtained through a documentary analysis of their grades in all subjects enrolled. Profile data were treated using the simple frequency and percentage, emotional intelligence scores and academic performance were obtained 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. On the other hand, majority of them likewise have “satisfactory” academic performance. Inferential test revealed that no significant difference exists on the emotional intelligence of the female students across provinces. Chi-square tests revealed that academic performance and emotional intelligence are not significantly correlated. Moreover, female student's age, year level, birth order, religion, socio-economic status and ethnic affiliation do not significantly relate with their emotional intelligence.