A Study of Happiness and academic achievement Among College Students in Relation to their Social Intelligence

Abstract

Emotional intelligence is being used more and more as a yardstick of success in many walks of life. Over the last two decades, the bulk of studies attempting to quantify intelligence have failed because they have neglected to account for non-cognitive factors, the most important of which are emotional. As a result, we need to consider a new concept: emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is the capacity to recognize and manage one's own and other people's emotional states, to identify and name distinct emotions, and to make effective use of emotional data to direct one's thoughts and actions. Decades of studies have shown that IQ alone isn't enough to ensure success; in fact, emotional intelligence is necessary, given its importance in both the scientific and practical aspects of one's life. The notion of emotional intelligence is relatively new, yet it has already begun to have a profound effect on people's daily lives. Emotions, rational cognition, and the connection between the head and the heart all work together to help people make good choices and generate sensible ideas. Even if they are very smart, those who are emotionally disturbed or bewildered have no control over their sentiments.