A Comparative Analysis of Emotional Intelligence in Dog Owners’ Vs Non-Dog Owners in Tamil Nadu

Abstract

People in the modern society lack emotional intelligence, which includes both understanding one’s own emotions and knowing how to communicate them. Numerous factors, including self-awareness and the environment, predict emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognise and manage our emotions and other’s emotions. Pet ownership and emotional intelligence was not examined in Tamil Nadu, according to the research gap. Methodology: A quantitative research design is used in this study with a p-value 0.05. The emotional intelligence scores were evaluated using the Schutte self-report emotional intelligence test. For statistical analysis, the t-test and descriptive statistics and Pearson’s correlation were employed. The results indicate that there is a considerable difference in emotional intelligence between pet owners and non-owners in Tamil Nadu. Emotional intelligence level is also predicted by the number of years spent with dogs in Tamil Nadu. This study has ramifications for the future, including the development of therapy related to dogs and animal aided therapy to improve emotional intelligence.