A Comparative Study of Emotional Intelligence Among Sports and Non-Sports Persons

Authors

  • Parambir Singh Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, INDIA.
  • Vikramjeet Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, Guru Nanak Dev University College Chung, Punjab, INDIA. https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9356-8739

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55544/ijrah.5.3.38

Keywords:

Emotional Intelligence, Sports Persons, Non-Sports Persons

Abstract

Study Aim: The aim of this study was to find out the significant difference of emotional intelligence between sports persons and non-sports persons.

Material and Methods: A total of 110 school-aged children divided into 40 sports persons and 70 non-sports persons participated in this cross-sectional research.

Statistical Technique: Unpaired t-test was employed for the present investigation.

Results: There were significant differences in emotional intelligence between Sports Persons (M = 20.975, SD = 3.1344) and Non-Sports Persons (M = 22.6, SD = 2.2065), with a t-value of 3.1774, exceeding the critical value of 1.984.

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Published

2025-05-31

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Singh, P., & Vikramjeet. (2025). A Comparative Study of Emotional Intelligence Among Sports and Non-Sports Persons. Integrated Journal for Research in Arts and Humanities, 5(3), 315–317. https://doi.org/10.55544/ijrah.5.3.38

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Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): May Issue

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