The work examines how Emotional Intelligence (EI) can predict Psychological Well-being (PWB) in adolescent groups. Random sampling was used to select a sample of 200 students between 14 to 18 years of age selected in Gwalior district (100 boys and 100 girls) amongst the student population. There were two standardized scales that were used, a Yes-no Emotional Intelligence questionnaire containing 31 items and a Likert-scale Psychological Well-being Questionnaire consisting of 50 items that consisted of five domains which are Life Satisfaction, Personal Growth, Social Relationships, Resilience, and Fun and Enjoyment of Daily living. Internal consistency was found to be high (Cronbach alpha: EI = 0.84 and PWB = 0.88). The sample scores on moderate levels of EI and PWB were observed by using descriptive statistics. The correlation value showed that there was strong correlation among EI and PWB (r = 0.61), and the regression analysis showed that EI was a predictor of PWB (R = 0.53, p < 0.01). The comparison gender wise revealed a better result in the favorable effect of emotional intelligence on wellbeing at the adolescent age in the case of girl adolescents. Chi-square tests also showed that there was a significant relation between the levels of EI and the levels of PWB. The research draws the conclusion that emotional intelligence plays a major role when it comes to mental health of adolescents and its inclusion is highly advisable in school mental health and life skills education curricula-based programs.
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