EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND LEADERSHIP AMONG TEACHING FRATERNITY OF HEALTH TEACHING INSTITUTES, PUNJAB

Abstract

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: A high degree of emotional intelligence may be one key
trait that all effective leaders share. Emotional intelligence has a huge impact on leadership
performance. High levels of emotional well-being are necessary for effective leadership, which
is really evident in all professions, especially those that support human health.
AIM OF THE STUDY: The aim of the study is to assess the relationship between emotional
intelligence and leadership among the teaching fraternity in professional health institutes.
METHODOLOGY: In a quantitative non-experimental correlational research design, 100
teaching fraternities from different nursing and paramedical sciences institutes in Punjab were
chosen by using a nonprobability sampling technique. After validation, reliability is determined
by conducting a pilot study. After receiving ethical clearance, the data on emotional
intelligence and leadership were gathered by using the self-administer research tools.
ANALYSIS / RESULTS: 59 and 54 teaching faculty members demonstrated exceptional high
emotional intelligence and leadership. There was a highly statistically significant relationship
(r=0.7) between emotional intelligence and leadership among the teaching fraternity at the
level of p < 0.01.
CONCLUSION: Emotional intelligence and leadership are highly correlated in the teaching
fraternity of health teaching institutes