Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, and Mental Well-Being of Adolescents in Delta State

The researcher examined the connection between Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, and Mental Well-Being in secondary school adolescents from Delta State. The investigation posed two research questions and formulated two hypotheses, which were subsequently addressed and tested. The study employed a correlational research design. The target population comprised 100,000 adolescents within Delta State, from which 1,000 secondary school adolescents were chosen using a purposive sampling method. Data collection involved the use of the Emotional Intelligence scale, Resilience Scale, and Students' Mental Well-being Scale (EISRSMWBS). The research questions were addressed, and the Pearson Product Moment Correlation was applied; hypotheses were assessed through linear regression, with a significance level of 0.05. The findings indicated a significant connection between Emotional Intelligence and Mental Well-Being as well as between resilience and Mental Well-Being for secondary school adolescents in Delta State. The study concluded that emotional intelligence (EI) and resilience positively influence the mental well-being of secondary school adolescents in Delta State. Recommendations included integrating EI and resilience-building initiatives into the curricula of secondary schools.