Investigating the Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Academic Performance Amongst Secondary Students in Tsirang Dzongkhag

Abstract

Understanding and managing one’s own emotions has manifold advantages for the success of an individual in life. Considering the importance of Emotional Intelligence (EI), this research, aims to investigate the relationship between EI and the Academic Performance (AP) of Secondary School studets in Tsirang dzongkhag. Data was collected from 140 participant using self-assessment questionnaire. The mid-term test score for 2023 was used to analyze the AP in relation to EI of each student. Results showed positive correlation between EI and AP indicating that students with higher EI score higher in academic test score. It is therefore important to consider students EI while teaching subject matter for better performance academically. The finding would be useful for the school curriculum division to design the teaching material accordingly which may facilitate and design interventions for teaching subject matter in relation to EI.