International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)
The Influence of Emotional Intelligence on the Academic Stress of Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) Students at Lantapan National High School- Senior High School
Published March 31, 2026 • Vol. 13, Issue 3, pp. 688–700Open Access
DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1303000063
Abstract
This study investigated the influence of emotional intelligence (EI) on academic stress among Grade 11 HUMSS students at Lantapan National High School – Senior High School. EI was measured across five domains—self-awareness, managing emotions, motivating oneself, empathy, and social skills—using an adapted and validated questionnaire based on Goleman’s model (2016). Academic stress was assessed through a questionnaire capturing stress from schoolwork, examinations, and performance expectations. Pilot testing of both instruments indicated high internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = .87 for EI and .84 for academic stress). Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple linear regression with standardized coefficients (Beta) were employed. Findings revealed that students exhibited moderate to high EI and high academic stress. EI was inversely correlated with academic stress (p < .05), with self-motivation and social skills emerging as the strongest predictors (β = .572 and β = .518, respectively). The study highlights the importance of EI in mitigating academic stress, with recommendations for targeted school-based interventions and culturally contextualized emotional skills programs.
Keywords: Emotional Intelligence, Academic Stress, Self-Awareness, Managing Emotions, Motivating Oneself, Empathy, Social Skills
| Journal | International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) |
|---|---|
| ISSN | 2321-2705 |
| Volume / Issue | Volume 13, Issue 3 |
| Pages | 688–700 |
| Publication date | March 31, 2026 |
| DOI | 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1303000063 |
| Publisher | RSIS International |
| License | Open Access |
How to cite this article
Carl Vincent Fabrica, Sweetcel C. Abecia, Ivar C. Carbonilla, Jemvoy P. Ebrado, James Lee P. Opacat, Erika D. Vasalio, Christine Joy D. Torres, Ann Klien M. Payag-an, Bhe-J S. Limo-an, Jonalyn J. Carciller, Rodolfo V. Carciller Jr., Aires Jean E. Duave, & Joliber C. Benalon (2026). The Influence of Emotional Intelligence on the Academic Stress of Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) Students at Lantapan National High School- Senior High School. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), 13(3), 688-700. https://doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1303000063
BibTeX
@article{Carl2026,
title = {The Influence of Emotional Intelligence on the Academic Stress of Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) Students at Lantapan National High School- Senior High School},
author = {Carl Vincent Fabrica and Sweetcel C. Abecia and Ivar C. Carbonilla and Jemvoy P. Ebrado and James Lee P. Opacat and Erika D. Vasalio and Christine Joy D. Torres and Ann Klien M. Payag-an and Bhe-J S. Limo-an and Jonalyn J. Carciller and Rodolfo V. Carciller Jr. and Aires Jean E. Duave and Joliber C. Benalon},
journal = {International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)},
volume = {13},
number = {3},
pages = {688--700},
year = {2026},
doi = {10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1303000063},
publisher = {RSIS International}
}