Self-Awareness: An EI Element and Its Impact on Undergraduate Students' Academic Performance

Abstract

In today’s competitive environment, students are expected to handle multiple roles with efficiency and effectiveness. Academic performance has become a key indicator of success in higher education and is often regarded as a strong predictor of future academic and professional achievements. Therefore, it is essential to cultivate the right attitude and goal orientation in students to prepare them for the unseen complexities of life and to ensure quality education. This research examines the impact of self-awareness—a crucial aspect of emotional intelligence—on students’ examination performance. The study was performed on a sample of undergraduate students from the educational institutes in Ahmedabad. Adopting a quantitative approach, data were collected using a survey instrument. Findings indicate that self-awareness plays a significant role in shaping students’ academic performance. The study highlights the implications of these findings for academics and provides recommendations for future research.