Trait emotional intelligence and social deviance in males and females

Abstract

High trait Emotional Intelligence (trait EI) is often considered a positive attribute, but some studies have suggested that it may facilitate deception or manipulative relational behaviours, and that the effects differ according to gender. In two studies, we examine the influence of trait EI factors on social deviance, from adolescence through to adulthood. A total of 455 participants (243 females) completed the Trait EI Questionnaire and provided self-reports of deviant behaviours during adolescence and emerging adulthood (Study 1) or in adulthood (Study 2). For males, adolescent and emerging adult deviance related negatively to Emotionality and Self-control, in accordance with positive views of trait EI, but in adulthood deviance was predicted only by high Sociability. For females, the opposite pattern was seen, with high levels of Emotionality and Sociability associated with deviance in adolescence and high Sociability in emerging adulthood. Adult female social deviance was negatively correlated with Self-control and Emotionality, replicating the adolescent male profile. Trait EI is not inevitably positive, and is an under-researched personality determinant of social deviance. Further consideration of the developmental trajectory of trait EI may provide insights to inform intervention with at-risk individuals in adolescence, and beyond.

Sensory-processing Sensitivity and Pathways to Depression and Aggression: The Mediating Role of Trait Emotional Intelligence and Decision-making Style. A Pilot Study.

“…Being a more sensitive woman seems to lower sociability thereby possibly acting as a suppressive factor for aggression in women. These results seemed to point to different TEI profiles with respect to gender [21]. However, the interpretation of this finding was restricted by both the lack of research in this area [21] and the sample size of the current study.…”

“…For example, in a sample of male juvenile offenders, lower well-being, self-control and emotionality was registered with social deviance [20]. In the community sample, both high and low emotionality, low self-control and high sociability have been connected with social deviance [21]. Additionally, social deviance TEI profiles point to inconsistency of TEI in the transitional period of adolescence toward adulthood [21], posing further restrictions on prediction.…”

“…Few studies point to mixed-results when considering social deviance. Both high and low emotionality, low self-control and high sociability has been connected with social deviance [20,21]. Nevertheless, the research remains scarce [21], indicating the need for exploration within the mentioned domains.…”

Impact of the Trait- Based Emotional Intelligence on Self-Esteem Factor According to Gender Factor

“…Alison ve d. (2018) tarafından kişiliğin DZ bölümünün dört faktörden oluştuğu ileri sürülmüştür. Bunlar; kendini iyi hissetme (kendinden memnun olma, faaliyetlerine güvenme, tatmin olma), sosyallik (sosyal çevrelerde iyi insan ilişkilerine sahip olma) kendini kontrol edebilme (dış baskılar karşısında arzu ve isteklerini denetleyebilme) ve duyguları tanımadır (kişinin kendisinin ve diğerlerinin duygularını tanıyarak ilişkileri başarılı bir şekilde sürdürebilmesi) (Bacon, Lenton-Maughan, & May, 2018). Diğer kişilik özellikleriyle ve boyutlarıyla ilişkili olmasına karşın DZ'nin ayrı ve farklı bir kişilik özelliği olduğu düşünülmektedir.…”

Norm and Deviance-Seeking Personal Orientation Scale (NDPOS) Adapted to the Organisational Context

“…Research on deviance and normativity requires to consider both the orientation towards an act and the behaviour itself (Bacon, Lenton-Maughan, & May, 2018) and how one can lead to the other (Creed et al, 2017). Thus, Spreitzer and Sonenshein (2003) introduce the notion of group norms and the specific intention to detach oneself from them in an honourable way.…”