Emotional Intelligence as Predictors of Locus of Control Among Male and Female College Students

Abstract

Women navigate diverse emotional and physical challenges independently, bolstered by strength and confidence. Women are becoming more driven than ever to pursue development on both a personal and professional level. Women who are skilled at managing relationships open up a powerful source of empowerment that permeates all areas of their lives. Emotional intelligence and locus of control are crucial for women’s empowerment. Enhanced emotional intelligence fosters a sense of agency, empowering women to shape their own lives and outcomes. So, the study aims to find Emotional Intelligence as a predictor of Locus of control among male and female college students. The objective of the present study is: (1) To find gender differences in emotional intelligence and locus of control among college students ;(2) To find the relationship between emotional intelligence and locus of control among college students;(3) to find the Emotional Intelligence as predictors of Locus of control among male and female college students. The study was conducted among 218 college students (109 female,109 male). The variables, Emotional Intelligence & Locus of Control were measured using the Emotional Intelligence Scale (EIS-SANS) (Dr. Arun Kumar Singh and Dr. Shruti Narain) and Levenson’s Scale for Locus of Control (I-E Scale) (Harold D Levenson 1973). A quantitative research design was used and appropriate research analysis was done such as correlational analysis, comparison test, and regression analysis based on the descriptive statistics.