DOI: https://doi.org/10.36344/ccijhss.2025.v11i09.001

Pages: 198-202

Background: Emotional intelligence (EI) and resilience are key psychosocial constructs that support mental well-being and academic achievement. Investigating how sociodemographic factors influence these qualities among Bangladeshi university students can inform targeted interventions. Objective: To examine the effect of sociodemographic variables such as age, gender, academic year, parental education, and financial status on EI and resilience among university students in Bangladesh. Another objective was to measure the psychometric properties of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC). Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 460 Bangladeshi university students between the ages of 18 to 26 years. Data were collected using a standardized questionnaire, incorporating the Bangla-adapted version of the Emotional Intelligence Scale and Resilience scale to assess emotional intelligence and resilience. Statistical analyses, including independent samples t-tests, were used to see the effects of socio-demographic variables on emotional intelligence and resilience. Internal consistency, correlation, and Confirmatory factor analysis were performed for measuring psychometric properties of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale. Results: Results suggested a significant difference in EI and resilience based on age, gender, parental education, and academic year. The results also suggest that the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale was reliable and validated to measure resilience in Bangladeshi culture. Conclusion: Among Bangladeshi university students, female tends to exhibit higher EI and resilience. Increasing age, higher parental education are linked to EI and resilience among university students in Bangladesh. The CD-RISC becomes a culturally appropriate and psychometrically sound tool for use in Bangladesh’s unique socio-cultural environment.