RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND ACADEMIC SATISFACTION IN DENTAL STUDENTS AND PARAMEDIC STUDENTS

Aim: The aim of the current study was to determine relationship between emotional intelligence and academic satisfaction in dental students and paramedic students. Materials & Method: This research is a cross sectional study. Data were collected through the standard questionnaires of EI andacademic satisfaction that were obtained 80 dental students and paramedic students of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (n=40). The data were analyzed through Linear Regression, Mann-Whithnney, Spearman tests. Results: Total scores of EI in between two courses were not significant difference. Although paramedical students were respond to specific components more than dental students. Academic satisfaction in dental students was more than paramedical students. Greatest impact on satisfaction had factors such as social status (81%), community service (76%) interest in the field of study (6.69%). There is a positive correlation, between EI and economic conditions, social and interest in the field of education. Conclusion: No significant difference observed on total score of EI between dentistry and Paramedicine students.