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Madu, J. I..

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This study investigated anxiety and depression as correlates of emotional intelligence among secondary school adolescents in Anambra state. Participants used were 400 students (219=girls and 181= boys) from 12-18 years of age from four secondary schools. Stratified random sampling was used. A correlational research design was used for the study. The study used standardized questionnaires – Schutte Self Report Emotional Intelligence (SSEIT) Test and the Revised Childs Adolescent Scale (RCADS). The statistics used are the Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Linear Regression Analysis.The result showed that Anxiety did not correlate significantly with Emotional Intelligence. Depression did not correlate significantly with Emotional Intelligence. Anxiety and Depression also did not have a joint significant effect on Emotional Intelligence.It is suggested that broader research should be conducted in order to know and understand what influences emotional intelligence among this population.Again, qualitative research method should be conducted in order to have a deep understanding of the relationship between emotional intelligence, anxiety and depression in this population.

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