“…Based on this perspective, research conducted within the field of emotional intelligence (EI) has made a significant contribution to knowledge and evidence regarding the positive effects of emotions. In particular, research in recent decades indicates that an array of positive outcomes can be attributed to higher levels of EI, including improved well-being and mental health ( Martins, Ramalho & Morin, 2010 ; İnce, Şimsek & Özbek, 2019 ), academic or professional performance ( Costa & Faria, 2015 ; O’Boyle et al, 2011 ), prosocial behaviour and satisfaction with social networks ( Ciarrochi, Chan & Caputi, 2000 ; Mayer, Caruso & Salovey, 1999 ), lower levels of clinical symptomatology ( Bastian, Burns & Nettelbeck, 2005 ; Megías et al, 2018a ) and aggressive or disruptive behaviour ( Brackett, Mayer & Warner, 2004 ; Davis & Humphrey, 2012 ; Lopes et al, 2011 ; Megías et al, 2018b ).…”