Job Stress, Performance and Emotional Intelligence in Academia

The current study investigates the relationship between Job Stress, Performance and Emotional Intelligence in academia of Pakistan. In order to examine such relationship a sample of 65 faculty members was taken from two universities of Pakistan including one public and other private sector university. Data was collected through Self Administered Questionnaire and was analyzed both through descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. It was found that a negative relationship exists between Job Stress and Performance, whereas a strong positive was found between Emotional Intelligence and Job Performance. The findings of study show that the faculty members in the Higher Education Institutions of Pakistan should focus not only on identifying the Job Stress factors but should also try to manage their emotional competences through a conducive work environment. In this way they can deal with the problem of Job Stress and boost up their Job Performance.