EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND IT'S IMPACT ON ADJUSTMENT AMONG TRIBAL STUDENTS OF HIGH SCHOOL IN DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI

In 21st century, beyond the traditional area of general intelligence, intrapersonal and interpersonal
skills like emotional intelligence, adjustment, creativity, ability of reasoning, problem – solving etc.
are at the center of concern. According to Goleman (1995), IQ alone is no more the only measure
for success; emotional intelligence and social intelligence also play a big role in person’s life.
Human beings experience the most difficult changes during their adolescence.
According to Dr. G. Aruna Mohan (2009), adjusted children satisfies majority of his psychological
needs on reality level. Education psychology denotes the contribution of emotional intelligence and
adjustment to students’ performance, health and high sprit. Emotions, being the most significant
component of personality, play an important role in one’s life.