Effect of COVID-19 pandemic situation on emotional intelligence and anxiety among college students

Abstract

Research Method- Objectives of the study- To find out the effect of COVID-19 Pandemic Situation on emotional intelligence and anxiety among college students. Hypothesis – 1. There will be positive impact found between pre and In COVID-19 Pandemic Situation of college students dimension on emotional intelligence and anxiety. Sample – The present study 120 college students were selected from Aurangabad District. Among them 60 Before COVID-19 Pandemic Situation of college students and 60 In COVID-19 Pandemic Situation of college students. The age group of students is 18-24 years (M=20.36, SD = 2.12). Non- probability purposive sampling method was used in the present study. Tools 1. Emotional intelligence scale- by Hyde pethe and Dhar 2. Shinha‟s Comprehensive Anxiety Test   Statistical Analysis – “t” value was used for statistical analysis of data. Conclusions: 1. Before COVID-19 Pandemic Situations of college students have significantly high emotional intelligence than the in COVID-19 Pandemic Situation of college students. 2. In COVID-19 Pandemic Situation of college students have significantly high anxiety than the before COVID-19 Pandemic Situation of college students.