Effect of Emotional Intelligence on Adjustment of Senior Secondary Students

The present study analyses the emotional intelligence and adjustment of senior secondary students. Forthis purpose, 50 boys and 50 girls from senior secondary schools in Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh,were selected. Mean and standard deviation were used for data analysis and interpretation. Thefindings of the study indicate that the emotional intelligence and adjustment levels of senior secondarystudents are at a normal level. Additionally, a significant correlation was found between emotionalintelligence and adjustment among students. However, no significant difference was observed inemotional intelligence and adjustment based on gender. A random sample of 100 senior secondarystudents from government and aided schools was selected for this study. Data was collected usingemotional intelligence and adjustment scales developed by Dr. S.K. Mangal, Mrs. Shubhra Mangal, andR.K. Ojha. This study highlights the need for educational institutions to focus on developing students'emotional intelligence and implementing policies to enhance their adjustment abilities.