scholarly journals Trait Emotional Intelligence and Relationship Satisfaction: The Mediating Role of Dyadic Coping

2019 ◽  
Vol 154 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Wollny ◽  
Ingo Jacobs ◽  
Luise Pabel
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Relationship Satisfaction ◽  
Dyadic Coping ◽  
Trait Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Mediating Role

scholarly journals Trait Emotional Intelligence and Wellbeing During the Pandemic: The Mediating Role of Meaning-Centered Coping

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria-Jose Sanchez-Ruiz ◽  
Natalie Tadros ◽  
Tatiana Khalaf ◽  
Veronica Ego ◽  
Nikolett Eisenbeck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Trait Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Maladaptive Coping ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
The Relationship

Studies investigating the COVID-19 pandemic from a psychological point of view have mostly focused on psychological distress. This study adopts the framework of existential positive psychology, a second wave of positive psychology that emphasizes the importance of effective coping with the negative aspects of living in order to achieve greater wellbeing. Trait emotional intelligence (trait EI) can be crucial in this context as it refers to emotion-related personality dispositions concerning the understanding and regulation of one’s emotions and those of others. The present study investigated the relationship between trait EI and both wellbeing and psychological distress (i.e., depression, anxiety, and stress), while exploring the mediating role of meaning-centered coping (proactive transformative strategies based on meaning in life) and maladaptive coping (i.e., behavioral disengagement and self-blame) during the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic. A sample of 326 Lebanese adults completed measures of trait EI, wellbeing, psychological distress, coping, and meaning-centered coping. Results showed a strong positive correlation between trait EI and meaning-centered coping. Trait EI also correlated positively with wellbeing and negatively with psychological distress. Structural equation modeling showed that meaning-centered coping partially mediated the relationship between trait EI and wellbeing. Maladaptive coping fully mediated the relationship between trait EI and psychological distress. Findings indicate that trait EI is positively related to dealing with a stressful situation such as the pandemic in positive ways at both the cognitive level, by reformulating the situation to see something valuable in it, and behavioral level, by being proactive about it. Trait EI was positively linked to seeing the situation as an opportunity for personal growth, finding personal meaning in this situation, maintaining an attitude of hope and courage, and acting more responsibly with one’s self and others during the current crisis. In turn, this coping formula was related to lower psychological distress and improved mental health. These results are consistent with the existential positive psychology framework and can inform implementation programs and policies aiming at raising awareness and promoting healthy and successful coping during the pandemic.

scholarly journals Maladaptive Perfectionism and Psychological Distress: The Mediating Role of Resilience and Trait Emotional Intelligence

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lily Sheppard ◽  
Richard Hicks
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
University Students ◽  
Supporting Evidence ◽  
Trait Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Maladaptive Perfectionism ◽  
General Psychological Distress ◽  
The Relationship

University students experience significantly high levels of psychological distress. Maladaptive perfectionism has been identified as a common trait among students that leads to diagnosed conditions such as depression and anxiety. Resilience and trait emotional intelligence have also been identified as common predictors of psychological illness and mediators between related maladaptive perfectionism. However, no current research has investigated maladaptive perfectionism’s relationship with a more general psychological distress experienced by university students. Therefore, the current study aimed to investigate maladaptive perfectionism, resilience and trait emotional intelligence association with psychological distress in 171 university students (29 males; 138 females; Mage = 28.48 years; SD = 11.58). Results identified maladaptive perfectionism to significantly, positively correlate with psychological distress in university students. The combination of increased maladaptive perfectionism, low resilience and low trait emotional intelligence significantly predicted psychological distress. Additionally, resilience and trait emotional intelligence significantly added to the prediction of psychological distress, above and beyond maladaptive perfectionism. Finally, resilience and trait emotional intelligence both partially mediated the relationship between maladaptive perfectionism and psychological distress in university students. Findings suggest resilience and trait emotional intelligence to be important factors in predicting general psychological distress in student maladaptive perfectionists. The current study provided additional supporting evidence for the importance of resilience and trait emotional intelligence in intervention and prevention strategies for psychological distress in maladaptive perfectionist students. 

scholarly journals Trait Emotional Intelligence and School Burnout: The Mediating Role of Resilience and Academic Anxiety in High School

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 3058 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caterina Fiorilli ◽  
Eleonora Farina ◽  
Ilaria Buonomo ◽  
Sebastiano Costa ◽  
Luciano Romano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Emotional Adjustment ◽  
Trait Emotional Intelligence ◽  
School Students ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
School Burnout

The main aim of the current study was to investigate the role of trait emotional intelligence (TEI) in preventing students’ school burnout directly and indirectly via anxiety and academic resilience. The data were derived from a sample of 1235 high school students (962 females and 273 males), ranging in age between 13 and 17 years (mean = 15.46; stand deviation = 1.22). Structural equation modelling revealed a strong indirect effect of TEI on school burnout, mediated via anxiety and resilience. Overall, students with high TEI were less likely to experience school anxiety and more likely to exhibit resilience which, in turn, reduced school burnout risk. Findings are discussed with reference to the wider role of TEI in educational contexts and highlight the need and potential for scientifically driven interventions to enhance emotional adjustment at school and in life, more generally.

scholarly journals Maladaptive Perfectionism and Psychological Distress: The Mediating Role of Trait Emotional Intelligence

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 174
Author(s):  
Loulwah Motlaq Fares Aljaser
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Trait Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Maladaptive Perfectionism ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Relationship

The study aimed to reveal levels of psychological distress and maladaptive perfectionism at the students of secondary stages in Kuwait schools, and to determine the relationship between those two factors under the effect of trait emotional intelligence. The study sample was composed of (255) students from six schools located in different areas in Kuwait city. A self- administered questionnaire was used as the study instrument for collecting data. It was found that both psychological distress and maladaptive perfectionism were found at medium level, whereas trait emotional intelligence was found at the high level, Moreover it was found that trait emotional intelligence as a mediator affects the psychological distress- maladaptive perfectionism relationship.

scholarly journals Trait Emotional Intelligence and Internet Gaming Disorder Among Gamers: The Mediating Role of Online Gaming Motives and Moderating Role of Age Groups

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 1446-1457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kagan Kircaburun ◽  
Zsolt Demetrovics ◽  
Mark D. Griffiths ◽  
Orsolya Király ◽  
Bernadette Kun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Online Gaming ◽  
Gaming Disorder ◽  
Trait Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Internet Gaming ◽  
Moderating Role

AbstractPersonality differences are important determinants of problematic online behaviors. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the mediating role of loneliness, depression, and online gaming motives and moderating role of age on the relationship between trait emotional intelligence (EI) and Internet gaming disorder (IGD) via the construction of a multiple mediation model. A total of 478 online gamers completed a self-report online survey, including validated psychometric scales assessing the aforementioned constructs. Results indicated that trait EI was directly and indirectly associated with IGD and that the motive of escape was a partial mediator between trait EI and IGD among the total sample and adult gamers, but not among adolescents. Moreover, trait EI was associated with coping, skill development, fantasy, and recreation gaming motives only among total sample and adult gamers, and the escape motive was positively associated with IGD among total sample and adult gamers. However, among these relationships, only the association between trait EI and fantasy was significantly moderated by age group. Furthermore, the direct effect of trait EI was stronger among adolescent gamers when compared to adult gamers. Results showed that trait EI is inversely associated with IGD and affects gaming for different motives among adolescent and adult gamers.

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