Effect of Personality on Study Habits of Young Adults (18-25) with Correlation to Self Esteem and Emotional Intelligence

Abstract

The objectives of this study are to determine the impact of self-esteem and emotional intelligence on study habits, as well as the impact of personality traits on the study habits of people aged 18 to 25 years. Study habits in contemporary academic settings are a multifaceted construct and a growing concern among educators and students owing to its profound impact on student achievement. Psychological factors and their influence on study habits wield significant importance, thus compelling attention in an academic context. The research was carried out using standard instruments: Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale, The Ten Item Personality Inventory, Wong and Law’s Emotional Intelligence Scale (WLEIS), and Study Habits Inventory for University Students by Saroj Sahu and Dr. Partha Sarathi Mallik. A young adult sample was taken for the study and the data was analysed using descriptive statistics as well as Pearson’s correlation for the determination of strength and direction of relation among variables. This research is likely going to help educational psychologists and academic counsellors by helping them appreciate how personality traits, self-esteem, and emotional intelligence can construct productive study habits in young adults.