The Relationship of University Students’ Academic Achievement with Emotional Intelligence and Self-esteem: A Descriptive Correlation Study Design at Jouf University, Saudi Arabia 2023

Background: Understanding the factors that influence academic achievement among
university students is crucial for educational institutions. This study aims to clarify the
possible relationship between students’ academic achievement, emotional intelligence,
and self-esteem. The findings from this research may provide valuable insights for
educators and policymakers in developing strategies to enhance students’ academic
performance and well-being.
Methods: A descriptive-correlational study design was used. Participants were a total of 412
university students belonging to the selected 13 medical, scientific, and literary faculties
of Jouf University, Saudi Arabia. The sample was determined randomly from different
faculties. A multipart assessment tool was used to focus on assessing demographic
information in terms of college, years of education, gender, parents’ educational level,
marital status, and birth order. Students’ academic performance was based on their self-
reported responses, as the grade point average is measured out of five. In contrast,
emotional intelligence was measured using the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire-
Short Form and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale used to calculate students’ self-esteem.
Results: The study found a strong positive correlation between grade point average,
emotional intelligence, and self-esteem with parental educational level and academic year.
Emotional intelligence and self-esteem were significantly influencing grade point average.
Gender and academic year also had slight positive effects.
Conclusion: There is a significant positive correlation between academic achievement,
emotional intelligence, and self-esteem. Variables like fathers, mothers, academic year,
gender, and self-esteem positively impacted grade point average.