STUDENTS’ INTENTION TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY: THE MODERATING ROLE OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

Education plays a crucial role in the foundation of a civilised society. A thriving civilisation prioritises the development of its future leaders, nurturing them to embrace compassion and open- mindedness while instilling an appreciation for history and the pursuit of a brighter future. An individual's worldview is fundamentally altered through education, which increases their tolerance. Nevertheless, when we talk about sustainability, it goes beyond education. Thus, the objective of this cross-sectional study is to identify the potential influence of students' beliefs and attitudes on their intention towards sustainability. The research examines the relationship between emotional intelligence and sustainability, as well as the interplay between these variables. A survey was carried out on a sample of 196 students from the Commerce department, Politeknik Muadzam Shah, Pahang. To collect the data, a 26-item questionnaire was created. Using SPSS (Statistical Package for The Social Sciences), data were gathered and descriptively examined. The findings indicate that emotional intelligence has a direct impact and could be an important factor as moderator variable to increase their intention to practise sustainability. Furthermore, in order to build a more sustainable future for all, it was recommended to foster emotional intelligence in individuals.