A Correlational Study on Emotional Intelligence and Self-Actualization of Creative Writers

Abstract

The study was undertaken to study the relationship between the factors of Emotional Intelligence and self-actualization of Creative writers of Jammu & Kashmir. The sample of the study comprised of 80 creative writers (Sahitya, Akademi, Awardees & Award-nominees). Emotional Intelligence Scale (2011) by Hyde, Pathe, and Dhar to measure emotional intelligence and Personal Orientation Inventory by Shostrom (1974) to measure self-actualization were the tools used for the collection of Data. Correlation was computed by employing Pearson’s Product Moment Coefficient of Correlation on Personality and Emotional Intelligence of Creative writers (N=80) at dimension level. The study revealed that there exists a significant relationship (Positive) between the factors ‘Self-awareness and feeling reactivity, ‘Emotional stability and Feeling reactivity and Intimate contact, ‘ Integrity and Feeling reactivity, ‘Value orientation and Inner directness, Acceptance of Aggression and Intimate contact’. Significant Negative relationship was found between the factors ‘Managing Relations and Time competence, Self Actualizing Value and Synergy’.