Emotional Intelligence and Job Satisfaction: A Correlational Study
Year: 2012
Type: preprint
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: Emotional intelligence and Job satisfaction are two concepts of high interest in the modern work environment. They serve as a competitive edge in personal and organizational life. However, there are only few studies that explore the factors which affect the two concepts. Purpose: The primary aim of this study is to examine the relationship between emotional intelligence and job satisfaction. It also tries to analyze how designation, experience and marital status of an employee affect his/her emotional intelligence and job satisfaction. Methodology: Data was collected from 208 respondents of an international electronic firm operating in India using self administered questionnaires. Findings were made with the help of standard statistical tools such as Karl Pearson coefficient of correlation, ANOVA, t- test and so on. Findings and Suggestions: The study reveals that there is a very high positive relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Job Satisfaction. It also shows that designation of the employee doesn‟t affect his job satisfaction and emotional intelligence. However, experience and marital status has significant effects on the two concepts.
Source: SSRN Electronic Journal
Authors: Abi Ealias, Jijo George
Institution: Pondicherry University
Language: English
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W3124064083