A Comparative Study of Emotional Intelligence Among Sports and Non-Sports Persons

Study Aim: The aim of this study was to find out the significant difference of emotional intelligence between sports persons and non-sports persons. Material and Methods: A total of 110 school-aged children divided into 40 sports persons and 70 non-sports persons participated in this cross-sectional research. Statistical Technique: Unpaired t-test was employed for the present investigation. Results: There were significant differences in emotional intelligence between Sports Persons (M = 20.975, SD = 3.1344) and Non-Sports Persons (M = 22.6, SD = 2.2065), with a t-value of 3.1774, exceeding the critical value of 1.984.