1J.R.F PH.D. Scholar, Department of Psychology, University of Calicut, Thenjippalam, Malappuram District, Kerala, India
2Professor and Head, Department of Psychology, University of Calicut Thenjippalam, Malappuram District, Kerala, India
Online published on 23 February, 2017.
Emotional intelligence is a key element needed in all phases of life. This study aimed intensive exploration to the outcomes of EI. This paper reviewed 41 articles on the outcomes of EI. Outcomes are explored to understand the importance of EI in different phases of life. Outcomes are categorized into three dimensions-outcomes related to school and education, social and family outcomes; and outcomes related to job/work and profession. As studies go deep more specific outcomes and its effects in life on each dimensions are discussed like effect on academic achievement, quality of social relationship and job satisfaction. An understanding about outcomes and its effects on different phases of life will help to build awareness about the relevance of emotional competencies and motivates researchers and trainers to develop strategies to build on those aspects. Future research areas are proposed.
Emotional intelligence, outcomes, school and education outcomes, social and individual outcomes, job outcomes
