Exploring The Relationship Between Self-Esteem and Self-Construal with Emotional Intelligence Among Under-Graduate Students in Kolkata

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between Self-esteem and Self-construal with Emotional intelligence among under-graduate students in Kolkata. Emotional intelligence, encompassing the ability to perceive, understand, and manage emotions, plays a crucial role in shaping individuals’ self-perceptions and overall well-being. Self-esteem, representing one’s subjective evaluation of one’s worth and capabilities, is closely intertwined with Emotional intelligence. This study investigated the correlations between Self-esteem and Self-construal with Emotional intelligence, among under-graduate college students in Kolkata. A sample of 318 students participated in the study, providing insights into the interplay of these psychological constructs. The analysis revealed significant correlations between Emotional intelligence and Self-esteem (r = .504, p < .01), indicating a positive relationship between these variables. Additionally, Emotional intelligence exhibits significant correlations with both Independent Self-construal (r = .544, p < .01) and Interdependent Self-construal (r = .438, p < .01), underscoring the influence of Self-construal on Emotional intelligence among students in this region. These findings suggest that Emotional intelligence and Self-construal play pivotal roles in shaping under-graduate students’ Self-esteem, with implications for psychological interventions and educational practices aimed at promoting student well-being and resilience in academic settings.