EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND TEAM PERFORMANCE: A STUDY OF COLLEGE-LEVEL ATHLETES

Authors

  • Dr. V. R. Shyanbhag Assistant Professor, Dr. A. V. Baliga College of Arts & Science Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Keywords:

Emotional Intelligence, Team Performance, College Athletes, Sports Psychology, Team Cohesion, Conflict Resolution, Leadership, Communication, Motivation, India

Abstract

The synergy between emotional intelligence (EI) and team performance in sports has gained increasing attention in recent years. This study examines the impact of emotional intelligence on teamwork, cohesion, conflict resolution, and collective performance among college-level athletes in India. A sample of 400 athletes across team sports—including football, basketball, cricket, and volleyball—was selected from ten universities. The Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT) was used alongside a custom Team Cohesion and Performance Scale. Findings revealed a strong positive correlation between high EI and indicators of better communication, resilience, peer support, and fewer interpersonal conflicts. Theoretical frameworks including Goleman’s EI model and Tuckman’s team development stages were used to interpret the behavioral patterns. A case study of a college volleyball team further demonstrated how EI training enhanced team morale and game performance. The study suggests that integrating emotional intelligence development into sports training can significantly boost both individual and group outcomes, especially in high-pressure competitive environments

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2025-10-25

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Dr. V. R. Shyanbhag. (2025). EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND TEAM PERFORMANCE: A STUDY OF COLLEGE-LEVEL ATHLETES. International Journal of Behavioral Social and Movement Sciences Established in March 2014 | Published Quarterly (March, June, September, December), 12(04), 26–33. Retrieved from https://ijobsms.org/index.php/ijobsms/article/view/520

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Vol. 12 No. 04 (2023): OCT-DEC 2023

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