Structural Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Academic Stress Coping Techniques with the moderating Effect of Psychological Hardiness of ESL Students

Abstract

The present study examined structural relationship between emotional intelligence and academic stress coping techniques with the moderating effect of psychological hardiness of ESL students. Psychological hardiness was divided into its three main components, i.e. Commitment, Control and Challenge. Emotional Quotient Inventory included, Stress Management, Emotion Regulation and Adaptability. Academic Stress Coping Techniques were measured in terms of Active and Passive Problem Coping, Active and Passive Emotional Coping. The study also examined the nature of relationship among all three variables. The study’s population consisted of ESL students from public and private universities of Lahore. Convenient sampling technique was used and total 350 students were selected as a sample from target population. Scales for psychological hardiness, emotional intelligence and academic stress coping techniques were adopted. Findings of the study revealed a significant and positive correlation between variables. A positive and significant correlation between emotional intelligence and academic stress coping techniques was found.