International Journal of Social Science Research (IJSSR)

A Study on Emotional Intelligence and Self-Esteem Among Adolescents Across Different Socio-Economic Status

The study explores how emotional intelligence and self-esteem are connected among adolescents from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. It investigates the impact of parental education, household income, and parental support and care and access to socio-emotional resources on adolescents’ emotional abilities and self-worth perceptions. Findings reveal a strong positive correlation between emotional intelligence and self-esteem across all socio-economic levels. However, students from higher socio-economic backgrounds generally display more refined emotional regulation and greater self-confidence and also they are emotionally healthy and able to face to face various challenges in life and they have better communication skills and socially active. The results emphasize that a nurturing school environment and consistent peer support and engaging in co-curricular activities can help to reduce socio-economic challenges, encouraging healthier emotional growth even among students from lower income families. Overall, the study highlights the importance of inclusive, school-based emotional development programs to enhance student psychological well-being regardless of socio-economic status.