Abstract: Work–life balance has become an important concern among student employees, particularly Student Training Assistants (STAs), as they face the challenge of managing academic responsibilities alongside work demands. The study aimed to examine the challenges student training assistants face in balancing academic and work duties, and to assess how emotional intelligence and academic performance influence their overall work–life balance. This study is anchored to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well Being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). The study employed a descriptive-correlational quantitative design, and data were collected from 34 STAs as respondents through adopted questionnaires and analyzed using mean and Pearson’s r. Findings revealed very high levels of emotional intelligence (x=4.42) and work–life balance (x=4.31), with a strong positive correlation (r=0.708, p<0.05). The results indicate that emotional intelligence significantly contributes to better work–life balance, suggesting that strengthening emotional competencies can enhance students’ overall well-being and performance. The study recommends that student training assistants, school administrations, and teachers sustain emotional intelligence and work–life balance through supportive programs and practices, while future researchers explore related factors to enhance students’ well-being and performance. Keywords: Emotional intelligence, work–life balance, student training assistants, descriptive-correlational design, Pearson’s r, well-being. Title: An analysis of emotional intelligence as a key factor in achieving work-life balance among student training assistants Author: Angelie Mae C. Dumagil, Jassey Kaye A. Lepardo, Rotchell J. Niez, Elaine Joy V. Ordaniel, Jhared Christian F. Sarmiento, Marvin C. Lofranco International Journal of Novel Research in Humanity and Social Sciences ISSN 2394-9694 Vol. 13, Issue 2, March 2026 - April 2026 Page No: 1-16 Novelty Journals Website: www.noveltyjournals.com Published Date: 19-March-2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19109951 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.noveltyjournals.com/upload/paper/An%20analysis%20of%20emotional%20intelligence-19032026-2.pdf
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