Emotional intelligence among postgraduate medical students and mba students a comparative study

Abstract

The current study intended to assess and compare Emotional Intelligence of PG Medical and MBA students and to determine the association of demographic variables with emotional intelligence. Sample consisted of 132 students (66 PG Medical and 66 MBA students) from various colleges in and around Belagavi City. Emotional Intelligence Scale by Dr. Arun Kumar Singh and Dr. Shruti Narain was utilised in this study. Statistical measures such as the percentage method, independent t test and the chi square test were applied. Results revealed that MBA students (33.33%) had a high level of EI compared to PG Medical students (18.18%) and there was a significant difference (p value 0.0210) between PG Medical and MBA students on Emotional Intelligence. Association was found between Emotional Intelligence and demographic variables but not at significant level.