Contribution of Emotional Intelligence in Conflict Resolution and Enhancing Team Cohesion in Elite Pakistani Handball Players

The purpose of the research was to examine the contribution of emotional intelligence in conflict resolution and enhancing team cohesion among elite Pakistani handball players. The study utilized a quantitative research approach. Pakistani elite male handball players were the population of the study. A sample of 108 players was selected using a simple random sampling technique. An adapted and self-administered questionnaires were used to collect data using a five-point Likert scale. The questionnaire was pilot tested using 30 players to establish reliability and validity. Pearson’s correlation analysis and linear regression analysis were used to determine results. SPSS V-26 was used to edit the survey-collected data. The results of the study indicated that the statistical analysis of the data was significant at a p-value of 0.05. Findings revealed a statistically significant positive correlation between emotional intelligence and both conflict resolution and team cohesion. Linear regression analysis also supported the fact that emotional intelligence is a powerful predictor of effective conflict resolution among elite handball players. The results demonstrated that players with greater emotional intelligence were more effective at dealing with conflicts within the teams and enhanced team cohesion in a high-performance sporting environment.