Emotional intelligence and personal growth initiative effects on subjective happiness among university students

This study examined emotional intelligence and personal growth initiative influences on the level of subjective happiness among university students in Ghana. Two hundred and sixty undergraduate students were participants (female = 69.8%; mean age = 21.72 years, SD = 3.61 years). They responded to me...

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Published inJournal of psychology in Africa Vol. 28; no. 4; pp. 261 - 266
Main Authors Kugbey, Nuworza, Atefoe, Ethel Akpene, Anakwah, Nkansah, Nyarko, Kingsley, Atindanbila, Samuel
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Philadelphia Routledge 04.07.2018
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
College students
Demography
Emotional intelligence
Emotions
Ghana
Happiness
Intelligence
Personal development
personal growth initiative
subjective happiness
Undergraduate students
University students
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Summary:This study examined emotional intelligence and personal growth initiative influences on the level of subjective happiness among university students in Ghana. Two hundred and sixty undergraduate students were participants (female = 69.8%; mean age = 21.72 years, SD = 3.61 years). They responded to measures of emotional intelligence, personal growth initiative, and subjective happiness. After controlling for their demographic characteristics, and following hierarchical regression analysis, results indicate emotional intelligence and intentional behaviour domain of personal growth to predict students' level of subjective happiness. These findings suggest that students' ability to manage and utilise their emotions, as well as their personal growth initiative contribute significantly to their level of happiness.
ISSN:1433-0237
1815-5626
DOI:10.1080/14330237.2018.1501894