Investigation of the relationship between emotional intelligence and life satisfaction in university students

This research was conducted to determine the relationship between the emotional intelligence levels of university students and their life satisfaction. In this context, the research was carried out with a scanning model. The sample group of the research was composed of 414 students studying at university in the 2019-2020 academic year. Research data were collected using the Sociodemographic Information Form, Schutte Emotional Intelligence Scale and Life Satisfaction Scale. At the end of the study, it was found that the emotional intelligence levels of university students differ significantly according to gender and age; It was concluded that there was no significant difference in terms of class level, income groups, education level of parents. In addition, it was found that the life satisfaction levels of university students differ significantly according to their income level and educational status of parents; It was concluded that there was no significant difference in terms of gender, age group and grade level. In addition, a positive, low intensity, and highly significant correlational relationship was found between university students' emotional intelligence levels and their life satisfaction levels. Finally, it has been determined that emotional intelligence levels of university students predict life satisfaction.