EFFECT OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND CREATIVITY ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

The present study was conducted to explore the relationship between emotional intelligence and Creativity on the academic achievement of Secondary School Students. Emotional Intelligence (EI) refers to the ability to recognize, understand, and manage both one's own emotions and the emotions of others. It involves skills that enable individuals to navigate social interactions, communicate effectively, empathize with others, resolve conflicts, and make informed decisions based on emotional cues. Creativity generates novel ideas, solutions, or valuable and original concepts. It involves thinking outside the box, breaking from conventional patterns, and approaching problems from new perspectives. Creativity is not limited to the arts; it permeates all aspects of human endeavor, from science and technology to business and everyday problem-solving. The main focus of the present research is to determine the Effect of Emotional Intelligence and Creativity on the academic achievement of secondary school students. The population includes all the secondary school students of Davangere City. The sample consists of 100 secondary school students from Davangere City, Karnataka. The present research paper aims to study the objectives of the Effect of Emotional Intelligence and Creativity on the academic achievement of secondary school students with prime aims (1) To prepare and develop the Emotional Intelligence and Creativity program for secondary school students. (2) To determine the effectiveness of the Emotional Intelligence and Creativity program for secondary school students. This study was completed using an experimental research method based on a pre-test and post-test research approach.