Objective:

This research aimed to determine the levels of emotional intelligence in male and female psychology degree students at a public university in Lambayeque.

Methods:

Their levels were compared, according to sex, age, and academic semester. The study was descriptive, with a non-probabilistic sampling called snowball, which was made up of 112 participants. The BarOn Emotional Coefficient Inventory (I-CE) of 133 items, with a Likert-type response, was used.

Results:

The results indicated that in general, 27.7% of the students have emotional intelligence at an average level and 10.7% are at a high level. Regarding sex, men have a higher level (43%) compared to women (22%). However, 30% of men and 26.8% of women are at the average level. Regarding age, the results indicate that 50% of the students between 27 and 31 years of age are at an average level. Similarly, 32.40% of advanced semester students report an average level of emotional intelligence.

Conclusion:

Finally, it is concluded that almost a third of the students present an average level of emotional intelligence, and another group to a lesser extent, has a high level.

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