Emotional Intelligence and its Correlates among Teachers

Abstract

The aim of the present investigation was to assess Emotional Intelligence, Work Engagement, Job Satisfaction and perceived stress among teachers working in government and private sector schools. The sample comprised of 100 teachers from various government schools across the Chandigarh, India. Data was collected using Schutte Self Report Emotional Intelligence Test (Schutte et al., 1998), Utretch Work Engagement Scale (Schaufeli & Bakker, 2003), Generic Job Satisfaction Scale (MacDonald & Maclntyre, 1997) and Perceived Stress Scale (Cohen et al., 1983). The age range of the sample was 30 to 40 years. Results found that Emotional Intelligence was significantly and positively related with Work Engagement and Job Satisfaction and negatively related with Perceived Stress. Results of the study encourage school administration to cultivate emotional intelligence in their workforce.