Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Motivation among Primary Pupils in Manjung District

Abstract

Attaining good quality of education among pupils requires emotional intelligence and motivation that works perpetually together. Emotional intelligence is positively linked with motivation as it standardized the relationship between academic performance and cognitive ability. However, the emotional intelligence factor is often not acknowledged. This study determines the relationship between emotional intelligence and academic motivation. The sample of 120 pupils was selected from primary schools consisting of National School and Vernacular Schools in the Manjung district. The questionnaire was used as an instrument to collect data, and collected data are analysed in descriptive and inferential analysis using SPSS version 26 software. The analysis used mean value, frequency, standard deviation and Pearson correlation. The results showed primary schools' high mean regarding emotional intelligence and academic motivation. Their emotional intelligence greatly influences pupils' motivation to excel. In addition to improving academic performance, emotional intelligence also shapes pupils' social and personal lives. Hence, efforts should be taken to increase the emotional intelligence level, which affects academic motivation and provides insights for the relevant authorities who seek benefits from this research.