Emotional Intelligence and Mental Health of Students

The major objective of the present study has been to assess the effect of Emotional Intelligence on Mental Health of students selected from various departments of Gulbarga University, Kalaburagi. A total sample of 240 students has matched for EI, levels of education (I and III semester), faculties (M.A and M.com) and gender (male and female). The sample was administered with Emotional Intelligence Inventory by Mangal and Mrs Shubhra Mangal (2009) and Mental Health Inventory by (jagadish and Srivastav 1988). The t-test was used to compare the sample sub-groups. The study revealed that Emotional Intelligence, levels of education and faculties influenced significantly on the mental health of students. The study also revealed gender differences in mental health.