Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Stress Management among Commerce Students

Emotional Intelligence (EI) plays a crucial role in managing academic stress among students. Emotional Intelligence refers to the ability to perceive, understand, regulate, and effectively use emotions in daily life. Later, emphasized that competencies such as self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills contribute significantly to personal and academic success.

Commerce students frequently experience academic workload, examination pressure, presentations, internships, and career-related uncertainty, which may increase stress levels. The ability to manage stress effectively is essential for maintaining academic performance and psychological well-being. This study examines the impact of emotional intelligence on stress management among commerce students. A quantitative research design was adopted using structured questionnaires. Data from 120 commerce students were analyzed using correlation and regression techniques. The findings indicate a significant positive relationship between emotional intelligence and stress management ability, suggesting that students with higher emotional intelligence demonstrate better coping strategies and emotional stability in stressful academic situations.