JIMS 8M The Journal Of Indian Management And Strategy
Web of Science
  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 28
  • Issue: 1

Emotional intelligence, extra version and psychological well - being examining the mediating role of resilience AMONG gen Y and gen Z

1Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Madras Christian College (Autonomous), East Tambaram, Chennai, India

2Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Madras Christian College (Autonomous), East Tambaram, Chennai, India

Online published on 1 May, 2023.

Abstract

The study also focuses on emotional regulation and utilizing that ability to constructive use. Considering this background this study investigates the relationship between EI, Extraversion Personality trait (EPT), RS and Psychological wellbeing (PWB) among Gen Y and Gen Z. The moderating effect of Age group in the association between RS and PWB was investigated, as well as the mediating role of RS in the relationship between EI and PWB and EPT and PWB.

Convenience sampling technique was used. A sample of 200 respondents were selected for the study. 55 percentages of respondents are up to 25 years of age. Data was analyzed using AMOS Mediation Effect Analysis and moderation effect analysis.

RS mediates the relationship between EI, EPT and PWB among Gen Y and Gen Z. The relationship between RS and PWB is moderated by Age Group. The relationship between RS and PWB is stronger in case of 26–41 years of age as compared with up to 25 years of age.

Prior research work has found that PWB is dependent on an Individual's EI and PT. However, the role of RS as a mediating factor was not investigated. This research paper establishes relationship between EI, EPT, RS and PWB among Gen Y and Gen Z.

Keywords

Emotional Intelligence, Extraversion, Mediation analysis, Moderation analysis, Personality traits, Psychological wellbeing, Resilience