The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Academic Achievement among Undergraduate Students in Tamil Nadu
Abstract:
In competitive educational landscapes, non-cognitive factors are increasingly recognized as vital drivers of educational outcomes. Based on the data analyzed in the file a4.docx, this study examines the impact of emotional intelligence (EI) on academic achievement among undergraduate students in Tamil Nadu, India. Utilizing a quantitative survey research design, data were collected from a stratified random sample of students across colleges and universities in the state. The study specifically investigates five core dimensions of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, emotional management, self-motivation, empathy, and social skills. Data analysis reveals that academic performance is significantly and positively correlated with self-awareness, emotional management, and empathy. Regression results indicate that self-awareness, self-motivation, and empathy serve as significant predictors of student success, with self-awareness emerging as the most dominant positive predictor. These findings suggest that higher education institutions should actively integrate emotional learning interventions and support programs to build emotional competencies, ultimately fostering both the academic performance and overall personal development of undergraduate students
Keywords: Emotional intelligence, Academic achievement, Undergraduate students, Self-awareness, Empathy, Higher education, Tamil Nadu.