Authors

1. Shraddha Sahay
2. Dr. Poornima Mathur

Affiliation

• Research Scholar, Rajasthan Technical University, Kota
• Associate Professor, International School of Informatics & Management, Jaipur

Abstract

In the 21st century, Education plays an immense role in shaping an individual's physical and mental growth. With the different policies and norms passed by the government it is quite challenging for the faculty members to adapt. Faculty members are an integral part of the institutions, doing various tasks to influence the future of the students . Thereby it is necessary to understand the emotions to achieve the ultimate goal. Emotional Intelligence is an emerging topic of education research as emotional relationship between the faculty members and the students are the important aspect in the overall process of learning. The paper investigates demographic variables and their relationship with emotional intelligence of faculty members in higher education institutions in Jaipur. The mode of collection of the data was through questionnaire. The study is based on primary data. The sample consisted of faculty members from various colleges and universities of Jaipur. The study included 223 faculty members selected using convenience sampling. The Quick Emotional Intelligence Self Assessment developed by Paul Mohapel structured questionnaire was used in this study. Emotional intelligence, as defined by Mohapel, is the capacity to identify, comprehend, manage, and affect both one's own emotions and those of others. This selfassessment tool enables individuals to analyze their emotional intelligence and identify areas for improvement.This tool seeks to enhance comprehension of emotional intelligence and its significance for professional and personal achievement. Paul Mohapel classified the parameters in to four a) Emotional Awareness b) Emotional Management c) Social Emotional Awareness d) Relationship Management.The questionnaires were filled by personally meeting the faculty members and by online mode also. A total of 223 completed surveys were received, yielding an 55% response rate The study concludes that the academicians need to focus more on managing their inner self. The analysis of the acquired data reveals that emotional intelligence is crucial in the education sector. The study provides an empirical analysis of the relationship between various demographic variables and their influence on the emotional intelligence of faculty members in the education sector.

Keywords

Academicians, Professional Education, Emotional Intelligence and Demographic Factors

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