Psychological Well-being and Emotional Intelligence on Academic Success of College Students in Wollega Zones
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Psychological well-being, Emotional intelligence, Academic successAbstract
This study was intended to investigate the contribution of psychological well-being and emotional intelligence to college students’ academic success using correlational design. To examine these phenomena, all three colleges in Wollega zones were included as samples of the study. Using stratified simple random sampling techniques 346 sample students were selected proportionally from both sexes. After collecting the data through questionnaire, correlation, multiple regression and MANOVA statistical analysis were computed to notice the quantitative result. The qualitative data collected through interview was analyzed through theme analysis. Correlation results revealed that there is significant positive relationship between the variables while, multiple regression analysis showed significant variance of academic success of college students due to predictor variables. Stepwise regression analysis also shows self-awareness and self-management from emotional intelligence; and self-acceptance, autonomy and personal growth from psychological well-being as significant contributors for academic success. To examine whether there is gender difference based on emotional intelligence, psychological well-being and academic success, MANOVA was conducted and revealed that there is significance difference between sexes on their academic success only. The thematic analysis of interview result revealed that few students recognize and understand the concept of emotional intelligence and psychological well-being. Finally, it was recommended that college students should get awareness training on the concept and importance of psychological well-being and emotional intelligence through the coordination of their colleges as it facilitates self-awareness, confidence, self-actualization and personal development which contribute to academic success.
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