Vol. 10, Issue 6, Part A (2024)

Abstract
The study titled understanding emotional intelligence among undergraduates in Palakkad District explores the level of awareness of Undergraduates towards Emotional Intelligence and examines the perception of Undergraduates towards EI from different streams. The 3 facets of Emotional Intelligence namely self-awareness, empathy and self-regulation have been analysed in the viewpoint of Undergraduates. The study has used descriptive research design and the researcher has collected data through convenient sampling method from 70 undergraduates of different streams from Palakkad District in Kerala. The analysis was done using Mean Score Analysis and One-Way ANOVA. The level of awareness towards EI was measured through Mean Score Analysis and the perception of Undergraduates of different streams was analysed by using One-Way ANOVA. The results of the analysis revealed that the Undergraduates’ awareness level to Emotional Intelligence is low. The study also identified that the Undergraduates from Arts and Professional Course have a different perception towards Self-Awareness aspect of Emotional Intelligence. The findings of the research suggest to bring a pro-active approach in the educational institutions in Kerala for building emotionally intelligent group of students.