Study of Emotional Intelligence (Eq) And Life –Stress in Adolescent Students from Joint & Nuclear Families of Navi-Mumbai

Abstract

In this digital age, with increase in stress factors for adolescents from various quarters including lifestyle, society, peers, parents, and academics, there has been constant discussion and research on the interplay of emotional intelligence & life-stress among adolescents. This is one such comparative study between these variables for adolescent students in Navi Mumbai area, using standardized questionnaires on EQ and life -stress to collect the primary data. This study also explores the impact of family status- Nuclear or joint, as well as gender of the students on these factors. The study population is from Navi-Mumbai urban school students only. Correlation and regression analysis through SPSS/Excel were conducted to analyze and interpret the result. One-way ANOVA revealed female adolescent students having significantly higher emotional intelligence and significantly higher life-stress. However, no significant relation was found between Emotional intelligence & life Stress (p = .49).