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This study explored the relationships between emotional intelligence, career decision making difficulties, and student retention. The participants included freshmen students in a private Midwestern university. The study compared the scores on an assessment of emotional intelligence, the Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i), with the scores on the Career Decision Making Difficulties Questionnaire (CDDQ). The subjects were also asked to report their intention to return for a second year of studies. A relationship was found between overall emotional intelligence, intrapersonal skills, stress management, and student retention.

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Dr. Dan Wiljanen is primarily engaged as an Assistant Professor in the Management Department of Davenport University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In addition, he provides consulting services in leadership development, human resources management, and strategic planning as the Principal and Managing Partner of Vanguard Consulting, LLC.

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