Emotional Intelligence and its Correlation with Academic Performance of Dental Undergraduates Parmar Harsh1, Sanyal Pronob2, Mane Dhirajkumar3, Kulkarni Ketki1, Patil Shailaja4 1Intern BDS, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dental Sciences 2Professor and HOD, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dental Sciences 3Statistician, Directorate of Research, Psychiatry Department, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences “Deemed to be University”, Karad, Maharashtra, India 4Clinical Psychologist, Psychiatry Department, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences “Deemed to be University”, Karad, Maharashtra, India Online published on 23 December, 2019. Abstract Background Now days, Emotional intelligence (EI) has been strongly associated parameter for the health care providers, which includes dental practitioners also. EI have been inter-linked with variables such as Psychiatric, Physical and Satisfaction levels. Aim & Objectives The aim of this study was to determine and correlate EI scores and academic performance(AP) among undergraduate dental students. Material & Method This was a quantitative cross sectional study among total of 260 1st to 4th year BDS students enrolled at school of dental sciences, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences “Deemed To Be University”, Karad (KIMSDU), in the academic year 2018–2019. The study tool used was Emotional Intelligence Scale (Situational) by Dr. P. Srinivasan and Mr. K. Murugesan which included demographic and EI based questions. The response rate was almost 92% that affects quality of results. Result It was found that EI was significantly associated with AP with p < 0.05. Conclusion This study proves that emotional skills development will enhance AP of medical under graduates in Western Maharashtra. Top Keywords Emotional intelligence, emotional intelligence scale, dental students, dental education, academic performance. Top |