Abstract
Emotional intelligence plays an important role in the success of an individual in all aspects of life. Hence it is necessary for young adults to have high emotional development to prosper in personal as well as public life .This research is an investigative exploration to establish any possible link between the social support and emotional intelligence in young adults. The study was conducted on a sample of 80 males (40 males and 40 females) within the age limit of 20 to 25 .The social support was measured using the Provision of Social Relations (PSR) scale by RJ Turner , BGB Frankel and DM Levin(1983) and emotional intelligence using the Emotional Intelligence Self-assessment Scale by Emily .A & Sterrett(2000) . The findings of the study revealed there is a negative correlation between family support and emotional intelligence. Also, there is a negative correlation between friend support and overall social support to emotional intelligence. The study also put forward suggestions based on the result of the research which may help the young adults have better standards of life by improving emotional development.
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