Emotional intelligence and emotional maturity as predictors of well-being

Pages: 331-335
Rohtash Singh (Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana )

Emotional intelligence appeared as an important construct in prediction of personal, academic and career success. Empirical studies investigated the relationship of emotional intelligence with numerous psychosocial factors and revealed its significance in various fields including mental health and well-being. The present study is an attempt in this direction to examine the relationship of emotional intelligence and emotional maturitywith well-being, and to ascertain to the contribution of emotional intelligence and emotional maturity in well-being. Sample consisted of 200 (94 male + 106 female) participants drawn from Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. The participants were assessed with Emotional Intelligence Scale, Emotional Maturity Scale and General Well-being Index. The zero order correlation revealed that emotional intelligence, and emotional regression and lack of independence measures of emotional maturity is found to have significant relationship with well-being. Multiple regression analysis revealed that emotional intelligence and emotional maturity yielded significant contribution in predicting general well-being.