Emotional Intelligence in Male and Female Students with Visual Impairments Attenting Special and Integrated Schools

Abstract

Examining the emotional intelligence of visually impaired male and female students enrolled in integrated and special education programmes was the aim of the study. In this study, 120 13–14-year-old visually impaired students who attended integrated and special schools in specific Tamilnadu districts participated. We polled visually impaired students to find out what they thought about emotional intelligence. A tool called the EQ-I standard was used to collect the data. After statistical analysis of the data, the study discovered a significant difference in empathy between students with visual impairments attending integrated and special schools on the emotional intelligence composite. Comparatively, male and female visually impaired individuals differ significantly in the compounds linked to stress tolerance, problem solving, reality testing, and overall emotional intelligence.