Volume : III, Issue : V, May - 2014

Gender Differences in Emotional Intelligence of adolescents

Shalini Aiyappa, Dr Y. T. Balakrishna Acharya

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The aim of this study is to examine the gender differences in emotional intelligence of adolescents. The sample comprised of 973 Pre University college students ranging in age between 16–18 years studying in second year Pre University in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts of Karnataka. There were 464 male and 509 female adolescents. The participants were administered Emotional intelligence scale developed by Mangal & Mangal (2004). t test were used for analysis. The results of the study indicated significant difference between males and females only in two components of emotional intelligence. Male adolescents showed a higher intrapersonal awareness which means they have higher understanding of their own emotions and female adolescents showed higher ability to manage emotions in interpersonal relationships. These findings suggest a gendered emotional socialization reflective of Indian culture.

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Shalini Aiyappa, Dr Y.T. Balakrishna Acharya Gender Differences in Emotional Intelligence of adolescents International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol.III, Issue. V, May 2014

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