The Ei - Gender Nexus Among Management Students: An Sdg Perspective

Abstract

Emotion is a deep part of one’s personality & life. For decades, Emotional Intelligence (EI) has been a hot topic in the field of psychology.EI has become an important predictor of academic and job performance, particularly in management education, where social and emotional skills are vital. Nevertheless, a lack of in-depth analysis specifically highlights gender inequalities in management education. The objective of this study was to investigate gender differences in EI among management students by measuring fundamental EI elements such as self-awareness, empathy, self-regulation, motivation and social skills through the lens of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). The study followed the quantitative research methodology with 100 management students across various institutions of Greater Noida. The primary data was obtained using a standardised questionnaire. Statistical tools like mean and correlation were applied. The results were analysed to study the gender differences and they showed that there is no considerable difference between male students and female students in EI and its elements. This study contributes to the broader conversation surrounding gender and EI in management education, by highlighting the role of gender balanced emotional competencies in shaping future-ready, ethically-driven professionals committed to sustainable leadership and inclusive development. Moreover, this research also offers tangible insights for educators, curriculum designers and practitioners.