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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ACADEMIC STRESS AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

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Academic stress is a common psychological problem among
university students and may negatively affect their mental health and academic
performance. Emotional intelligence has been identified as an important
psychological factor that helps individuals manage stress more effectively. The aim
of this study was to examine the relationship between academic stress and emotional
intelligence among university students. A quantitative correlational research design
was employed. The sample consisted of 150 undergraduate students selected using
convenience sampling

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2026-02-11

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