International Journal of Social Science Research (IJSSR)

Analysis of Emotional Intelligence among Scheduled Tribe Students of Senior Secondary Schools

Emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in the overall development of students, influencing their academic performance, interpersonal relationships, and ability to cope with stress. In the context of diverse social and educational backgrounds, understanding emotional intelligence among students becomes highly significant. The present study aimed to examine the emotional intelligence of Scheduled Tribe students at the senior secondary level with respect to their level of emotional intelligence, gender, and stream of education. A descriptive survey method was employed for the study. The sample consisted of 355 students studying in classes XI and XII, selected from government senior secondary schools of Jeypore, Koraput, Odisha, India. Data were collected using a standardized emotional intelligence scale and analyzed using descriptive statistics such as percentage, mean, median, and standard deviation, along with inferential statistics like the t-test. The findings revealed that the overall level of emotional intelligence among the students was moderate. Further, no significant differences were found in emotional intelligence with respect to gender and stream of education, indicating uniformity across groups. The study underscores the importance of promoting emotional intelligence among students for their holistic development and suggests the integration of emotional learning within the educational framework.