Emotional Intelligence and Resilience as Correlates of Psychological Well Being in Young Adults

The study was conducted with the aim to find Emotional Intelligence, Resilience as predictors of Psychological Well Being in young adults. The study examined 119 males and females between the age range of 18 – 25 years and the population were selected through convenience sampling. The study made use of three standardized tests that are: Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (Wong & Law 2002) comprising 16 items, Brief Resilience Scale (Smith et al, 2008) with 5 items and Ryff’s Psychological Well-being Scale (Carol D. Ryff – 2007; adapted from Ryff, 1989) which comprised of 18 items. The results revealed that all components of emotional intelligence were significantly correlated with psychological well-being, with the highest correlation found between total emotional intelligence and psychological well-being. Similarly, resilience was positively correlated with psychological well-being. The findings suggest that emotional intelligence and resilience are important predictors that contribute to an individual’s psychological well-being. This study highlights the need for interventions and training programs that target the development of emotional intelligence and resilience as a means to promote psychological well-being.