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EFFECT OF PERSONALITY AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN HINDI OF TRIBAL STUDENTS OF JHARKHAND

Dr Charlotte Regena John, Prof B G Singh

Volume: 5 Issue: 4 2015

Abstract:

This research explores the effect of personality and emotional intelligence on academic achievement in Hindi of tribal students of Jharkhand. Personality, emotional intelligence, culture, gender and locale were correlated with Hindi achievement. Sample included 604 students of class XI from forty government higher secondary schools situated in Jharkhand [age ranging from 15.5-17.5)]. Results imply friendliness, interpersonal management, decisiveness, emotional stability and self-concept as important predictors in achievement, responsibility, dominance had negative impact. Tribal female were found to lag behind. Locale did not affect tribal students. An understanding of the role of personality traits and emotional intelligence in achievement enables teachers to ensure academic success, motivate students towards empathy, cultivate a positive feeling and minimize self-centered attitude in them.

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