The Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Psychological Well-Being among Male University Students: The Mediating Role of Perceived Social Support and Perceived Stress

Malinauskas, Romualdas; Malinauskienė, Vilija

doi:10.3390/ijerph17051605

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“…In accordance with other studies [ 69 , 70 , 71 , 72 , 73 ], our study shows that male students have higher levels of emotional intelligence than female students. It also shows that emotional intelligence is a good predictor of mental health, having a direct negative effect on the presence of symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress [ 37 , 61 , 74 ].…”

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New Insights on the Mediating Role of Emotional Intelligence and Social Support on University Students’ Mental Health during COVID-19 Pandemic: Gender Matters

Barros

Sacau

2021

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Due to the demanding changes caused in the population by the COVID-19 pandemic, including a persisting experience of fear and social isolation, multiple studies have focused on the protective role of several psychological characteristics on mental health. Emotional intelligence and social support are commonly linked to mental health and well-being. The present study aims to analyze the mediator role of emotional intelligence and social support on university students’ mental health, taking into consideration the role of gender differences. An online questionnaire was administered to a sample of 923 university students during the COVID-19 lockdown in Portugal. Significant gender differences were found on mental health symptoms, emotional intelligence, and social support. A double mediation model was computed to verify if gender influences on mental health were mediated by emotional intelligence and social support. The results show indirect effects of gender on mental health. However, as both mediators mediate in the opposite direction, the total indirect effects become null. Thus, a strong direct effect of gender on mental health remains. The results of the present study have theoretical implications on protective factors of mental health by gender and practical implications for psychological intervention in university counselling services.

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New Insights on the Mediating Role of Emotional Intelligence and Social Support on University Students’ Mental Health during COVID-19 Pandemic: Gender Matters

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2021

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“…Therefore, when conducting psychometric studies, it is necessary to test these models to find the one that best fits the data. In this way, we will have a better approximation for the measurement of EI, a starting point for the planning of actions that allow its training and improvement and providing the necessary tools to people for their adequate development in society and personal wellbeing ( Malinauskas and Malinauskiene 2020 ).…”

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Psychometric Properties of the Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale in a Colombian Manager Sample

2022

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Within the organizational field, emotional intelligence is linked to socially competent behaviors, which allow the development of labor and organizational abilities necessary for professional development. Thus, in workers, emotional intelligence is related to a wide range of organizational variables. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (WLEIS) in the Colombian context, specifically, in a population of managers. The study was instrumental. The sample consists of 489 Colombian managers, obtained through non-probability sampling (a purposive sample), who work in companies located in Bogota. The results indicated that the four-factor oblique model presents favorable fit indices, as well as the higher-order model, the latter having additional theoretical support. These results indicate that it is possible to consider partial scores for each of the four factors of the WLEIS, as well as an overall emotional-intelligence score. Also, the WLEIS scores have validity evidence based on relations to other variables (convergent and discriminant evidence) and are reliable. These first findings for Colombian managers contribute to the accumulation of international evidence of emotional intelligence measured with the WLEIS.

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“…This module focuses on explaining the concept of EI, its mechanisms and relationship to individual emotion comprehension, expression, regulation, and daily responses to stressful situation. Scientific literature clearly proves significant impact of the level of EI on ability to cope with stress and anxiety [22], on maintaining healthy relationships [9], on perception of happiness and overall wellbeing [23]. These and other scientific data are explained during this module, to show the importance of developing EI.…”

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Emotional intelligence developing training program’s impact on teachers’ psycho-emotional state

Joffė-Luinienė¹,

Sabajevas²,

Vainoriene³

et al. 2021

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Teachers' profession is widely described as a mentally challenging one, often leading to burnout. As emotional exhaustion is higher among representatives of this occupation in comparison to other highly emotionally challenging professions, it is important to help teachers gain necessary skills and tools in order to maintain good emotional and overall wellbeing, and effectively cope with daily stressors. The aim of the study described in this paper was to assess the impact of a 5-module emotional intelligence developing training program on teachers' psycho-emotional health. Study sample consisted of 45 teachers, who took part in the study, filling in the research questionnaires before and after the completion of the designed training program.Participants were asked to subjectively rate their level of stress and other parameters, defining their subjective wellbeing. Results of the study revealed that after completing the training program, participants indicated a statistically significantly lower level of stress (𝑝 0.01). Also, participants' subjective evaluation of the quality of their social relationships and their overall wellbeing was significantly higher (𝑝 0.01) after the training program completion.

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The Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Psychological Well-Being among Male University Students: The Mediating Role of Perceived Social Support and Perceived Stress

Cited by 37 publications

References 76 publications

New Insights on the Mediating Role of Emotional Intelligence and Social Support on University Students’ Mental Health during COVID-19 Pandemic: Gender Matters

New Insights on the Mediating Role of Emotional Intelligence and Social Support on University Students’ Mental Health during COVID-19 Pandemic: Gender Matters

Psychometric Properties of the Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale in a Colombian Manager Sample

Emotional intelligence developing training program’s impact on teachers’ psycho-emotional state

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