Emotional competencies and academic achievement in university students

In order to achieve educational goals at the highest level, current teaching demands comprehensive training of students, that is, both intellectual and affective-emotional. The relationship between the emotional competence and the academic achievement of university Mexican students was investigated in this study. The Trait Meta-Mood Sacale (TMMS-24), the Social Abilities Scale (EHS) and the final grade point average were used. 101 students from the pre-medicine program participated in this study (51% men and 49% women) between 17 and 22 years of age (mean=18.81, SD=1.2). Results show adequate levels in students' emotional perception and understanding but not in their emotional regulation. A significant negative correlation between academic achievement and social interactions was found. The importance of developing students' emotional competencies that contribute to their well-being and emotional balance is emphasized.