Demystifying the Interrelations between Emotional Intelligence, Rational-Experiential Thinking, and Interpersonal Relationships among Young Adults

Abstract

Emotional intelligence is essential in the 21st century for navigating the challenging terrain of relationships, developing empathetic thinking, and promoting effective communication. In addition, young adults who adopt rational-experiential thinking styles benefit from a well-rounded cognitive approach, which improves decision-making and relationship conflict resolution. The purpose of this research was to provide insight on how significantly young adults' interpersonal relationships are impacted by their emotional intelligence and rational-experiential thinking styles. The participants involved 150 young adults (75 males, 75 females), mainly from Delhi NCR. The associations between these variables were studied using correlation and regression analysis, while gender differences were analyzed using independent sample t-tests. Results showcased significant positive correlations between the three variables (p<.001). Regression analysis demonstrated the predictive value of both emotional intelligence and rational-experiential thinking styles in determining the quality of interpersonal relationships. These results reflect on earlier studies and emphasize the need for a deeper comprehension of gender variations in cognitive and emotional functioning. The findings suggest, qualitative research techniques may offer insightful information on how sociocultural factors and individual experiences shape interpersonal relationships and emotional intelligence.