Influence of Emotional Intelligence on Teenagers' Contentment: Investigating the Mediating Influence of Self-Esteem

The study investigates relationship among the self-esteem, emotional intelligence (EI) and life satisfaction among adolescents within the framework of positive psychology. Historically, research has often focused on human flaws, neglecting the strengths and positive aspects of psychology. Adolescence is a critical developmental stage marked by profound changes, making it crucial to understand how factors of the study variables during this period. Study sample n=157 from Government schools and colleges in Faisalabad city participated in the study. For measuring the study variables, the Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire Adolescents Short Form, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and Satisfaction with Life Scale used for measuring the study variables, respectively. Statistical analyses revealed a noteworthy positive relationship between the study variables among adolescents. Conversely, self-esteem did not mediate this relationship. These findings contribute to understanding the complex dynamics between emotional intelligence, self-esteem and life satisfaction in adolescents, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence for promoting well-being during adolescence. The study suggests implications for future research, including the need for larger and more varied illustrations, longitudinal studies to discover causal relationships and the expansion of interventions to improve emotional intelligence in adolescents for improved well-being. This research contributes to the growing body of existing researches on positive psychology and adolescent development, highlighting the significance of emotional intelligence in fostering life satisfaction.