Impact of Demographic Factors on Emotional Intelligence in Selected Organization in the Kathmandu Valley

Year 2023, Volume: 7 Issue: 13, 55 - 68, 25.02.2023

Pramila Thapa , Shyam Akashe , Hemlal Bhattarai

https://doi.org/10.29064/ijma.1197541

Cited By: 1

Abstract

This study's main goal is to investigate how socio-demographic factors affect employees' Emotional Intelligence (EI), particularly in Kathmandu valley organizations. Cross-sectional, the quantitative study design was used; convenience sampling techniques and the sample size were calculated using Cochran's formula. However, the instruments tested content validity, factor analysis, reliability, and a pilot test. There were 35 EI questions, and socio-demographic features (gender, age, work experience, qualification, marital status, and EI training). Descriptive, Regression, and ANOVA test were utilized to accomplish the goal. The findings reveled that there was a significant relationship between EI with work experiences, EI training, marital status, and social media engagement. In this regards, researchers suggested that; EI is a skill that can be acquired, researchers suggest that; organizations should create a culture where emotional intelligence can be fostered. Factors such as social media engagement, work experiences, and EI training, play a role in an employee's success.

Keywords

Demographic factors, Emotional intelligence, Organization, Employees

Supporting Institution

The Yeti Health Sciences Academy

Project Number

No

Thanks

The YHSA (IRC) and participants are to be thanked for their time, support, and willingness to share their personal experiences.