ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND
COPING STRATEGIES ON THE ANXIETY, STRESS, AND DEPRESSION
LEVELS OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND
COPING STRATEGIES ON THE ANXIETY, STRESS, AND DEPRESSION
LEVELS OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION3
1.1 Background of the study 3
1.2 Research Rationale 6
1.3 Problem Statement 9
1.4 Research aim and objectives 11
1.5 Research Questions 11
1.6 Research Scope 12
REFERENCES 14
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
, 1.1 Background of the study
Mental health issues such as anxiety, stress, and depression are widespread
among university students worldwide. Higher education is a transition into a
new milieu that brings with it a gamut of academic, social, and personal
stressors that can affect the psychological well-being of students significantly.
As coined by Deng et al. (2022), academic performance, finances, social
connections, and future career possibilities can increase stress, however,
stress can turn into anxiety and depression. According to the World Health
Organization (WHO), depression is one of the top disability contributors
worldwide. An estimated 3.8% of the population experience depression,
including 5% of adults (4% among men and 6% among women) (WHO, 2023).
The rising trend of anxiety and depression among students highlights the
importance of studying the protective psychological factors for their
consequences. Both emotional intelligence (EI) and coping strategies have
been identified as important predictors of mental health.
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is defined as an individual's ability to recognize,
understand, regulate and manage their own and the emotions of others. In the
words of Singh et al. (2022), the term EI became much talked about and
popularized by Daniel Goleman (1995), who argued that EI can be more
important than IQ for success in life. Many types of research seem to indicate
that high-EI students manage stress more effectively, have better
relationships with their peers and demonstrate superior psychological
resilience. In the words of Hadi & Gharaibeh (2023), high EI can correlate
COPING STRATEGIES ON THE ANXIETY, STRESS, AND DEPRESSION
LEVELS OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND
COPING STRATEGIES ON THE ANXIETY, STRESS, AND DEPRESSION
LEVELS OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION3
1.1 Background of the study 3
1.2 Research Rationale 6
1.3 Problem Statement 9
1.4 Research aim and objectives 11
1.5 Research Questions 11
1.6 Research Scope 12
REFERENCES 14
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
, 1.1 Background of the study
Mental health issues such as anxiety, stress, and depression are widespread
among university students worldwide. Higher education is a transition into a
new milieu that brings with it a gamut of academic, social, and personal
stressors that can affect the psychological well-being of students significantly.
As coined by Deng et al. (2022), academic performance, finances, social
connections, and future career possibilities can increase stress, however,
stress can turn into anxiety and depression. According to the World Health
Organization (WHO), depression is one of the top disability contributors
worldwide. An estimated 3.8% of the population experience depression,
including 5% of adults (4% among men and 6% among women) (WHO, 2023).
The rising trend of anxiety and depression among students highlights the
importance of studying the protective psychological factors for their
consequences. Both emotional intelligence (EI) and coping strategies have
been identified as important predictors of mental health.
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is defined as an individual's ability to recognize,
understand, regulate and manage their own and the emotions of others. In the
words of Singh et al. (2022), the term EI became much talked about and
popularized by Daniel Goleman (1995), who argued that EI can be more
important than IQ for success in life. Many types of research seem to indicate
that high-EI students manage stress more effectively, have better
relationships with their peers and demonstrate superior psychological
resilience. In the words of Hadi & Gharaibeh (2023), high EI can correlate
