Abstract
The aim of the present study was to examine the emotional intelligence, gratitude and optimism as correlates of self-confidence of male and female early adults. Sample was consisted of 200 male and female post graduate students of age range 21 to 27 years. These subjects were taken from C.C.S. University Campus and degree colleges of Meerut city by quota random sampling. The measurement of variables under study was done through standardized tools individually. The tabulated data was analyzed by Pearson’s correlation and regression analysis using step wise method. Obtained results were showing a negative significant correlation between self-confidence and optimism and emotional intelligence at.01 level of significance in total subject and gender groups. The regression analysis has indicated that optimism and emotional intelligence were predictive variables for self-confidence of early adult subjects.
Highlights
The aim of the present study was to examine the emotional intelligence, gratitude and optimism as correlates of self-confidence of male and female early adults
There is long list of human traits which is directly or indirectly related to self-confidence, but the present study considers optimism, gratitude and emotional intelligence as influencing factors of self-confidence
The Emotional Intelligence is related to self-confidence (Rajput, 2013) because having high selfconfidence tend to create a habitual state of behavior in a particular way in which emotional factors play a vital role
Summary
The aim of the present study was to examine the emotional intelligence, gratitude and optimism as correlates of self-confidence of male and female early adults. The regression analysis has indicated that optimism and emotional intelligence were predictive variables for self-confidence of early adult subjects. It helps the bearer to progress, develop and achieve in adverse circumstances Some time it becomes the decision maker of success for a person who might have average abilities and knowledge. Empirical studies revealed that self-confidence is correlated with some personality traits with positive attitude towards one’s self confidence (Cheng & Furnham, 2002). There is long list of human traits which is directly or indirectly related to self-confidence, but the present study considers optimism, gratitude and emotional intelligence as influencing factors of self-confidence. The three variables are related to self confidence rationally
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