Impact of Physical Exercise on Emotional Intelligence, Life Satisfaction and Resilience Among Young Adults

Abstract

World Health Organization (WHO) latest report says one in every eight person is obese, and it is as dangerous as any other serious health conditions. Physical exercise as a part of routine has shown effective overall being. The study aimed to see the impact of physical exercise on overall emotional intelligence, life satisfaction and resilience in young adults. A sample of 150 young adults were taken. The responses were collected using random sampling method and were asked for consent beforehand. Those agreed participated in the research and confidentiality was maintained. The data was analysed using SPSS. The findings suggested that females have a positive correlation on overall emotional intelligence, life satisfaction and resilience. They exhibit stronger effect of physical exercise on life satisfaction and resilience. When females engage in physical activity, they tend to have greater life satisfaction and are more resilient. Walking has been a powerful predicting factor in females. However, male population engage more in physical activity, but it does not contribute to the overall emotional intelligence, life satisfaction and resilience.