The relationship between emotional intelligence and well-being among women academics of Royal University of Bhutan
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This qualitative study examined the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) women academics’ understanding of relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and well-being. The participants selected through a purposive sampling consisted of 14 women academics from RUB colleges spread across the country. The data were collected using a semi-structured interview, and analyzed with thematic analysis procedures. The findings revealed RUB women academics’ concept of relationship between EI and well-being in terms of intrapersonal and interpersonal relationship, and general mood. The findings also revealed the participants’ awareness of the impact of EI on their personal and professional well-being. Further, the findings highlighted the challenges the academics faced to be emotionally intelligent in all situations, and aspiration for enhancement of their EI through trainings. Therefore, one of the recommendations of the study is initiation of training in terms of workshops or professional development to enhance emotional intelligence
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