Author(s): Raveena Sisodiya, Charu Dhankar
The research examines the link within grit, occupational stress and emotional intelligence. Occupational strain and its consequences are growing in numerous ways almost every occupation has its challenges. Militaries experience precarious circumstances on daily basis, which could increase uncertainty of life amid them, so both corporeal and the psychological conditions plays a crucial role for them. The study aims to review these psychological factors which could help individuals in various ways. Occupational stress is linked to employees' emotional happiness, physical health and job routine, it has turned out to be a main area of concern. Grit is desire and persistence for long-term and meaningful goals and emotional intelligence talks about one’s capability to identify, use and accomplish their feelings in an optimistic way. The quantitative research aims to see the connection between grit, occupational stress and emotional intelligence, for that three scales were employed: Short grit scale, occupational stress index and emotional intelligence scale. The data was gathered by online survey from 100 militias (sepoys and lance naiks) posted in peacekeeping areas (3 to 10 years of service). The finding of this research has practical implications for Indian armed soldiers, grit came out as an important variable among soldiers.