Role of Emotional Intelligence in Creativity of South Asian Young Adults

Abstract

The forefront of change and development are young adults. The period is critical for protecting health over the life course. Factors like creativity and emotional intelligence foster mental health. The aim of the current study is to understanding the relationship between creativity and emotional intelligence among young adults. The sample of the study ranged from age 18 to 25 and responses (n= 139) were collected using non-probability sampling. The results show a positive relation between creativity and emotional intelligence. The results of hierarchical regression show that when all the 4 predictors, that are perception of emotions, understanding emotions of self, understanding emotions of others and utilisation of emotions are taken together they significantly predict creativity. The study found no significant gender differences in the scores of creativity and emotional intelligence. Towards the end, few suggestion and preventive strategies are also mentioned that will improve the mental health of young adults.