SUSTAINABLE MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE: THE CRITICAL ROLES OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND WORKPLACE RESILIENCE

Nishtha Jaggi; Harminder Kaur Gujral

doi:10.29121/granthaalayah.v13.i5.2025.6024

Authors

Nishtha Jaggi Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7832-5013
Dr. Harminder Kaur Gujral

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v13.i5.2025.6024

Keywords:

Emotional Intelligence, Workplace Resilience, Employee Mental Health, Wellbeing, HR Strategies, Organizational Behaviour, Corporate Mental Health

Abstract [English]

The purpose of the present study is to analyse the impact of Emotional Intelligence and
Workplace Resilience on Sustainable Employee Mental Health in corporate settings. A sample
of 102 employees across industries was assessed using standardized questionnaires: the Wong
and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (WLEIS), the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CDRISC), and the Job-related Affective Well-being Scale (JAWS). The results revealed a
significant positive correlation between Emotional Intelligence and Sustainable Employee
Mental Health (r = 0.465, p < 0.01). Similarly, Workplace Resilience demonstrated a positive
correlation with mental health (r = 0.398, p < 0.01). However, regression analysis indicated
that while Emotional Intelligence significantly predicted mental health (B = 0.870, p = 0.004),
Workplace Resilience did not have a statistically significant predictive impact (B = 0.280, p =
0.265). These findings suggest that Emotional Intelligence plays a crucial role in enhancing
employee well-being, whereas resilience alone may not be sufficient for sustaining mental
health. The study emphasizes the importance of EI training and mental health support programs
in organizations to foster a healthier and more resilient workforce. Further research is
recommended to explore additional workplace factors affecting Sustainable Employee Mental
Health.

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