Comparison of Self-Efficacy and emotional intelligence of active and inactive students

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to compare the Self-Efficacy and emotional intelligence between active and inactive boys/girls students. This research was descriptive survey and was done by field study. Statistical population included whole boys/girls students of Ahwaz Shahid Chamran university in 2011-2012 educational year (N=9775). Sampling method was classified randomly, and 370 subjects were selected. Instrument for gathering data were 1) questionnaire of individual characteristics and 2) emotional intelligence questionnaire of Schutte et.al (1998) which includes three elements (evaluation and exposure of excitement, excitement regulation, and using excitement) and General Self-Efficacy Inventory(1983). The questionnaire reliability was measured through Kronbach (?=0.82 , ?=0.77 ). To analyze data we used descriptive and inferential statistics methods (multi-variable variance analysis). Results showed a significant difference between emotional intelligence in active and inactive students, which emotional intelligence of active students was more than inactive students. Also, there was a significant difference between Self-Efficacy of active and inactive (students), which Self-Efficacy of active students was more than inactive students. According to finding of this study it is recommended to authorities of sport in university which pay more attention to sport activity among students, which leading to improvement of Self-Efficacy and emotional intelligence.