Page No 323-332
Annesha Ganguli
South Calcutta Girls’ College, University of Calcutta, Calcutta.
Sharanya Chakraborty,
Benaras Hindu University
Debarati Banerjee
Bengaluru North University, Bengaluru.
In the present study, the effect of emotional intelligence on psychological well-being
was assessed using interpersonal relationship as a mediator among young adults. For
the present study, 210 young adults of Kolkata city were selected through purposive
sampling. The level of Emotional Intelligence was measured through The Schutte SelfReport Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT); Interpersonal relationship and psychological
wellbeing were measured through Interpersonal Relationship Scale and Psychological
Well-being Scale respectively. The results of the investigation established that there is
significant positive correlation between emotional intelligence and interpersonal
relationships, emotional intelligence and psychological wellbeing and interpersonal
relationship and psychological wellbeing. The findings of this study suggests that
interpersonal relationships play a crucial role in explaining the relationship between
emotional intelligence and psychological well-being among young adults. The results
demonstrate that emotional intelligence has a significant direct association with
psychological well-being. The mediation analysis revealed that emotional intelligence
indirectly influences psychological well-being through its positive impact on interpersonal
relationship. This study contributes to our understanding of the multifaceted nature of
emotional intelligence and its impact on psychological well-being, emphasizing the
importance of fostering emotional intelligence and nurturing healthy interpersonal
relationships for promoting overall mental well-being among young adults. The results
of the present study can be used for designing more effective intervention strategies
and applying them in multiple settings including colleges, universities and workplaces
to improve the psychological wellbeing of young adults. The future implications of the
investigation were also discussed accordingly