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@article{192650,
        author = {Ramila E and Dr Kalaivani MDS},
        title = {Association between emotional intelligence academic performance and Quantity of life among dental students},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {1921-1927},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=192650},
        abstract = {Background: During the dental programme, the dental students are under stress and unaware of how to handle the academics and daily basis of life which leads to emotional weakness.
Aim: To determine the association between emotional intelligence, academic performance and quality of life among dental students.
Methods: A cross sectional study among 360 dental students in Chengalpattu district. The studies administered a questionnaire consisting of databases were systematically collected which measures the association between the emotional intelligence (EI), Academic performance and Quantity of life in the year of 2025 (from June to October).
Result: No statistically significant differences were observed across age groups (p > 0.05) regarding several key variables. Most students, regardless of age, entered dentistry by choice and reported consistent lifestyle habits, including living arrangements (p = 0.606), daily exercise (p = 0.564), and self-care frequency (p = 0.423). Stress management strategies were uniform, with independent coping being the most prevalent method (18.9%) to (21.9%). Furthermore, age did not significantly impact feedback reception (p = 0.156), overall life satisfaction (p = 0.228), or the high priority placed on maintaining a work-life balance (p = 0.955). Satisfaction with academic/clinical performance (p=0.027) Perceived effect of EI on academic performance (p=0.004) Preferred institutional support methods (p=0.004)
Discussion: To better understand student behavior under pressure, dental programs should supplement rigorous training with periodic evaluations that identify specific stressor and their impact on performance". 
Conclusions: Age significantly influences dental students' satisfaction with academic and clinical performance (p=0.027), their perceived impact of emotional intelligence on success (p=0.004), and preferred institutional support methods (p=0.004). Consequently, dental curricula should move beyond generalized approaches to incorporate age-specific, targeted wellness programs and practical emotional intelligence training.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {February},
        }