Abstract:
The main purpose of this study was to examine the Emotional Intelligence and Psychological
Well-being as correlated to Undergraduate University Students’ Academic Achievement at
Dire Dawa, Haramaya, and Jigjiga Universities. The researcher used a quantitative research
approach with a correlational research design. The study included 273 participants who were
selected through Stratified random sampling. Data were collected through questionnaires. The
quantitative data were analyzed by mean, standard deviation, pearson coefficient of
correlation and stepwise multiple linear regression. The first finding was that there was
statistically significant positive relationship between students grade point average and
emotional intelligence. The second finding was that there was statistically significant positive
relationship between students grade point average and psychological well-being. The third
finding was that from the stepwise multiple linear regression coefficients ( 10.23), it was
contributed 71% to emotional intelligence on students’ academic achievement as measured
by grade point average (R2)*100. The fourth finding was that from the stepwise multiple
linear regression coefficients (10.94), it was contributed 61% to psychological well-being on
students’ academic achievement as measured by grade point average (R2)*100. Finally, the
researcher conclude that the emotional intelligence and psychological well-being correlated
to students’ academic achievement and made recommendations to university,students,
psychologist, and professional.
