Paper Details

Name: G.Kalaimani & M Miniyammal
Country: India

Year: 2026
Volume: Volume No: 13, Issue No: 1, Year: 2026
Page Number: 38-48
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20351793

ABSTRACT
The present study examines the impact of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Quality of Work Life (QWL) on faculty performance in higher educational institutions. Faculty members are expected to perform multiple roles, including teaching, research, mentoring, and administration, leadership, and community service. In this context, understanding the psychological and organizational factors that enhance performance is essential. This study
adopts a quantitative research design and collects data from 200 faculty members. Descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation were used to assess performance levels across six dimensions, while the Friedman test was applied to determine significant differences among these dimensions. The findings reveal that Emotional Intelligence and Quality of Work Life significantly influence faculty performance, with higher mean scores observed in administrative contributions, leadership, and teaching effectiveness, and comparatively lower scores in community and institutional service. The Friedman test results indicate statistically significant differences among performance dimensions (χ² = 76.689, p <0.05). The study highlights that EI and QWL do not affect all aspects of faculty performance equally. The results provide valuable insights for institutional leaders to develop supportive work environments and faculty development initiatives aimed at enhancing overall academic effectiveness and organizational sustainability.

Keywords: Research Productivity, Teaching Effectiveness, Student mentoring and Guidance, Administrative Contributions, Community and Institutional Service and Leadership and Collaboration