The Correlation of Hardiness with Emotional Intelligence among Students of University

The purpose of this study is to investigate the correlation of "Hardiness" with "Emotional Intelligence" of students. The population of interest was all the students at Sharif University of technology in the year 2009. Method a sample of 300 students was chosen using a multi-step sampling technique. To collect data, two questionnaires were used: A) a questionnaire on Hardiness by kobasa (1979) consisting of 50 5-choice items in 3 indices. B) A questionnaire on Emotional Intelligence by Bar-on (1997) consisting of 90 5-choice items in 15 indices. To analyze the data, descriptive statistics (frequency, percentages, mean, and graph) and inferential statistics, (multiple regressions using Inter) were employed. The results showed that: The properties of Hardiness were positively associated with Emotional Intelligence. It is possible to predict Hardiness scores from Emotional Intelligence and Independence, self Actualization and flexibility were better predictors relative to other component. Conclusion findings showed the connection between Hardiness with Emotional Intelligence, and can be helpful in designing programs in enhancement of Emotional Intelligence for Students of the University.