Correlation between Emotional Maturity and Interpersonal Exploitation amongst Medical and Engineering Students Belonging to Urban Settings

Abstract

In this study, medical and engineering college students were assessed for their emotional maturity and interpersonal exploitation tendencies after rapport had been established. The Emotional Maturity Scale and Interpersonal Exploitation Scale were administered to the participants, and the obtained data were scored using standardized scoring keys and manuals for both scales. The data analysis involved both descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics, including the calculation of mean and standard deviation, were used to summarize the data. Inferential statistics, specifically Pearson’s correlation and the t-test, were applied to examine relationships and differences between variables. The findings from this study indicate several noteworthy conclusions. Firstly, there is a substantial and statistically significant difference between the interpersonal exploitation scale scores of medical and engineering students, as evidenced by the rejection of the second null hypothesis at a 0.05 level of significance. This suggests that there are notable distinctions in interpersonal exploitation tendencies between these two groups. Conversely, the results of the study do not provide sufficient evidence to reject the first null hypothesis, signifying that there is no significant difference in the emotional maturity scale scores between medical and engineering students. The correlation analysis demonstrates a moderately negative correlation between the emotional maturity scores and interpersonal exploitation scores in both groups. This correlation signifies an inverse relationship between these two variables. In simpler terms, individuals with greater capacity to comprehend, manage, and express emotions effectively in diverse life situations are less likely to engage in exploitative or manipulative behaviors. Additionally, higher emotional maturity can contribute to the enhancement of empathetic values in individuals. This study underscores the importance of emotional maturity in shaping interpersonal behavior, while also highlighting notable distinctions in interpersonal exploitation tendencies between medical and engineering students.