Emotional Intelligence Predicts Depression among Hattar Edible Industry s’ Employees

Abstract

The research aimed to investigate the effect of emotional intelligence on depression among employees. This study involved 155 employees from various organizations (Qarshi, Tops, Shezan, EBM, Hafeez Ghee, Lateef Ghee, Murree Sparklets) as participants. These participants were assessed using the Depression Scale of DASS-21 and Genos Emotional Intelligence Inventory Scale. Scales were found reliable and internally consistent. Notably, our findings revealed a significant negative correlation between emotional intelligence and depression and predicted depression significantly negative. Emotional intelligence was significantly higher among young employees as compared to older. Additionally, management levels and organizations did show a significant difference in terms of depression and emotional intelligence. These findings contribute to our understanding of relation between emotional intelligence and depression among employees. It highlighted importance of emotional intelligence in predicting depression levels.

Keywords: Emotional Intelligence, Depression, Food Industry, Hattar