Analyzing The Impact Of Self-Efficacy And Emotional Intelligence On Life Satisfaction Among Faculty Of Higher Education Institutes In India: A Pls-Sem Approach

Purpose- In the rapidly changing academic environment characterized by increased workload, performance pressures, andevolving pedagogical demands, understanding faculty life satisfaction is essential. Their satisfaction directly influencesteaching quality, research productivity, student outcomes, and the institutional functioning. Psychological traits play amajor role in shaping life satisfaction. Thus, self-efficacy (S.E.) and emotional intelligence (EI) thought to be key personalresources that enable faculty to manage stress, foster positive relationships, and maintain motivation. Thus, this studyexamines how S.E. and EI impact faculty’s life satisfaction in Indian higher education institutions.Design/methodology/approach- The standardised questionnaires have been used to measure self-efficacy (SE), emotionalintelligence (EI), and life satisfaction. Data have been collected from 500 faculty across the top 200 NIRF-ranked highereducation institutes in India. PLS- SEM has been used to analyzed the data..Findings-The results reveal that various aspects of self-efficacy and emotional intelligence have a significant impact on lifesatisfaction among faculty of higher education institutes in India.Practical Implications- Understanding the dominance of S.E. and EI on life satisfaction suggests that faculty whoappreciate these qualities are more likely to experience greater personal and professional satisfaction. It also facilitatesinstitutions to develop a motivated and emotionally skilled faculty, which results in long-term academic success. Thisunderstanding also aids in improving faculty retention, performance, and productivity.Originality/value- The present study offers profound understanding for both faculty and higher education institutions byunderscoring the importance of psychological competencies in enhancing faculty life satisfaction. It encourages individualsto recognize and develop these skills and assists institutions in fostering greater research performance, improving studentoutcomes, and promoting overall academic advancement.