Emotional Intelligence and Academic Achievement of Upper Primary Students in Relation to their Gender

Abstract

Emotional intelligence is an important factor in students’ personal and academic growth, which helps them manage their emotions, handle social situations, and perform well in school. This study investigates the relationship between emotional intelligence and academic achievement among upper primary students. The study also examines emotional intelligence in relation to gender. A total of 40 upper-primary students were chosen for this research. Using a random sampling method, the researcher selected 20 girls and 20 boys from Shivalik Public School in Shyampur, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. The Emotional Intelligence Scale developed by Arun Kumar Singh and Shruti Narain was used for the study. Academic achievement scores were obtained from the students’ records of their previous half-yearly examinations. The findings indicate no significant correlation between emotional intelligence and academic achievement among upper-primary students. Additionally, female students exhibited higher emotional intelligence scores compared to male students.