Exploring the Link Between Organizational Stress and Emotional Intelligence: A Gender-Based Analysis
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This study examines the relationship between organizational stress and emotional intelligence among corporate employees. Additionally, it explores gender differences in these variables. A sample of 80 corporate employees (40 males, 40 females) aged 25-35 was assessed using the Emotional Intelligence Scale (EIS) by A.K. Singh and Shruti Narain and the Organizational Stress Scale by Shailendra Singh (24-item, 5-point Likert scale). Results indicate a significant negative correlation between organizational stress and emotional intelligence, suggesting that individuals with higher emotional intelligence experience lower organizational stress. Moreover, gender-based analysis revealed that females scored higher on emotional intelligence and lower on organizational stress, whereas males exhibited lower emotional intelligence and higher stress levels. These findings underscore the importance of emotional intelligence in workplace stress management and its implications for gender-specific interventions.
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