Emotional Intelligence and Helping Attitude among Young Adults

Abstract

Present study was intended to assess emotional intelligence and helping attitudes among young adults.  A sample of 100 young adults (N=50 Males and N=50 Females) were selected using purposive sampling technique. The young adults aged between 18 to 25 years were selected for the study. Tools used were Schutte self-report emotional intelligence test (SSEIT) developed by Schutte and her colleague’s 33-item self-report scale and the helping attitude scale (HAS) developed by Gary S. Nickell 20-item self-report scale. Descriptive statistics, Pearson Correlation, Independent Sample t-test and ANOVA were done using SPSS. The result showed that there is no significant relationship between emotional intelligence and helping attitude among young adults. Also, there is no significant difference found in emotional intelligence between male and female young adults.  Finally, the result showed that there is no significant difference in emotional intelligence among young adults in terms of their place of residence. Also, there is no significant difference in helping attitude among young adults in terms of their place of residence.