Relationship between Emotional Intelligence, Self-worth and Personal Growth Initiative: A study on Undergraduate University Students of Gujranwala, Pakistan

Abstract

University life is a very crucial period for a student in terms of personal as well as academic growth. The hectic academic burden deteriorates their personal growth, but using emotional intelligence to meet the university requirement is significant for promoting high self-worth and personal growth. Therefore, the current study aimed at investigating the relationship between emotional intelligence, self-worth and personal growth initiative among undergraduate university students. The cross-sectional research design was used, and the participant was selected through convenient sampling technique. The results of the current study suggested the significant positive relationship between emotional intelligence, self-worth and personal growth initiative. The socio-demographic characteristic revealed no significant gender and semester wise difference in emotional intelligence, self-worth and personal growth initiative. The age difference among different age group found to significant on self-worth. The results have been discussed in student counselling reference.