Emotional Competence and Cognitive Abilities: A Comparative Survey Study of Active and Sedentary College Students
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Introduction: College students are prone to physical inactivity resulting in sedentary behaviour which may closely linked to their lower levels of cognitive function and emotional intelligence. The purpose is to compare the cognitive function and emotional intelligence among physically active versus sedentary college students. As physical activity is crucial for physical as well as psychological health of students that can help students to achieve better academically. Aim: To compare the cognitive function and emotional competence in college students. Materials and Methods: A total of 400 college students, aged 18- 30 years of either gender, were included in this questionnaire-based survey. The subjects were asked to fill google form regarding their activity level on Sedentary Behaviour Questionnaire, The Cognitive Assessment Questionnaire for cognitive competency and Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale for Emotional Intelligence. Participants were grouped into Group A (Sedentary) and Group B (Active), findings of both groups were compared. Results: Mean with SD for cognitive competency were 47.83±17.3 for Group A and 35.59±19.36 for Group B. Mean with SD for Emotional Intelligence four sub-domain SEA, ROE, UOE and OEA (Group A: 4.07±1.3, 4.29±1.3, 4.11±1.3, 4.08±1.3) (Group B: 4.75±1.7, 4.82±1.6, 4.71±1.6, 4.58±1.6) respectively. Results of Cognitive and Emotional Intelligence of Group B were found highly significant with p-value <0.05 than inactive subjects. Conclusion: Physical activity can help in better cognition and emotional intelligence among collegiate students. Implications: Some amount of physical activity is necessary to improve one’s emotional competence and cognitive function.
Authors: S Choudhary, P Siwach, A Choudhury, S Verma, H Sehrawat
Language: English
Topic: Physical Activity and Health
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $275
OpenAlex ID: W4402925591