combined effect of emotional and social intelligence on academic performance : A predictive study

Author(s)	Manjot Kaur, Dr. Mohammad Arif Hussain
Country	India
Abstract	academic performance of students is influenced not only by cognitive abilities but also by emotional and social competencies. the present study examines the combined effect of emotional and social intelligence on academic performance among senior secondary school students, using a descriptive and correlational survey method, data were collected from students through standardized tools measuring emotional intelligence, social intelligence and academic achievement. the study focusing on understanding how these psychological constructs interact and contribute to student's academic success. The findings reveal that both emotional and social intelligence have a significant positive relationship with academic performance. furthermore, their combined effect serves as a strong predictor of students' academic achievement. Students with higher emotional awareness, better interpersonal skills and effective social adaptation tend to perform better academically. the study highlights the importance of integrating emotional and social skill development into the educational system. the findings can assist educators, policy makers and researchers in designing interventions to enhance student's academic outcomes through holistic development.
Keywords	Emotional intelligence, social intelligence, academic performance, adolescents, predictive study, education.
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-05-11

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