Emotional intelligence, coping strategies and Psychological wellbeing among medical students

Abstract

Modern psychology presents that wellbeing both in physical and social or psychological consideration is found to be the most pertinent and rich domain of exploration. This was the subject of interest being exercised broadly in past by literary writers, immemorial, and philosophers to reflect upon the conceptualization of happiness and wellbeing. This domain includes instinctual elements as well as learned aspects of development. Further, the ability to adapt positively, emotional intelligence and attempts to cope up during unfavorable conditions also go hand in hand with wellbeing for enriching living standards in general. Emotional intelligence encompasses a potential to adapt into different situations. It is an ability or set of certain interrelated components to regulate, perceive and understand the emotional as well as subjective experience of one’s own self and other beings. This tendency reflects positivity in general and thus is inclined to positive outcomes. Across the globe it is being placed as an adaptive ability. It is the ability to adjust in any kind of different or a bit unusual situation in an effective manner. For instance, people who are emotionally intelligent, found to be better in adjusting in emotionally challenging situations through effectively utilizing their skills and coping attempts (Mikolajczak & Van Bellegem, 2017)