“A review published in the Annual Review of Psychology in 2008 found that higher emotional intelligence is positively correlated with:[27]

Better social relations for children – Among children and teens, emotional intelligence positively correlates with good social interactions and relationships, and negatively correlates with deviance from social norms and anti-social behavior measured both in and out of school as reported by children themselves, their own family members, and their teachers.

Better social relations for adults – High emotional intelligence among adults is correlated with better self-perception of social ability and more successful interpersonal relationships, with less interpersonal aggression and problems.

Highly emotionally intelligent people are perceived more positively by others – Other people perceive those with high EI to be more pleasant, socially skilled, and empathic.

Better academic achievement[52] – Emotional intelligence is correlated with greater achievement in academics as reported by teachers, but generally not higher grades once the factor of IQ is taken into account.

Better social dynamics at work as well as better negotiating ability.

Better well-being – Emotional intelligence is positively correlated with higher life satisfaction and self-esteem, and lower levels of insecurity or depression. It is also negatively correlated with poor health choices and behavior.

Emotionally intelligent people are more likely to have a better understanding of themselves and to make conscious decisions based on emotion and rationale combined. Overall, it leads a person to self-actualization.[53]”

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