Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence, Self-Criticism, Depression, Anxiety and Stress in Young Adults

The purpose of the current study is to assess the relationship between Emotional Intelligence, Self-criticism, depression, anxiety and stress among young adults. The study also assesses whether there are significant differences in gender with respect to emotional intelligence, self-criticism, depression, anxiety and stress. A sample of 159 young adults (Male =79, Female =80) aged between 18-25 years participated in the study. The Functions of Self-Criticizing/‌Attacking Scale (FSCS), Schutte self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT), Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale – 21 Items (DASS-21) were used to study the variables in the study. Pearson’s correlation coefficient and independent sample t-test were used for statistical analysis of data. The findings indicated that there was a significant correlation between emotional intelligence, self-criticism, depression, anxiety and stress. The results also indicated that there were no gender differences between the variables. Implications were discussed.