Investigating the relationship between emotional intelligence and academic achievement of intelligent and normal students

Emotional intelligence is recognized as an important factor in students' academic achievement. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between emotional intelligence and academic achievement of smart and normal students. The method of the present research is based on the purpose of the applied type; the data collection method is the field type and based on the descriptive correlation approach. The study population included 2800 high school students in District 1 of Tehran. The sample size using the Cochran's formula was 337 people. Data collection was performed using a standard questionnaire. Data analysis using SPSS software showed that emotional intelligence has a positive and significant relationship with academic achievement. It was also concluded that there is a significant difference between gifted and normal male and female students in emotional intelligence subscales and a higher correlation is seen between gifted students in the relationship between emotional intelligence and academic achievement.