“…These results confirm those obtained in studies, finding positive relationships between EI and the personality traits of extroversion, openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness [ 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 ]. In addition, the results also confirm studies finding that high EI is positively related to empathy [ 18 , 27 , 28 ], and constructive conflict resolution [ 20 , 23 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 ], and negatively related to hostility and feelings of anger [ 40 , 41 ], expressions of anger in annoying situations [ 18 ], physical and verbal aggression [ 27 , 40 , 42 , 43 ], aggressive and antisocial behaviors [ 18 , 37 , 44 ], and self-reported bullying behaviors [ 46 ]. The results also confirm studies finding positive relationships between self-concept, self-esteem, and IEI [ 15 , 57 , 58 ].…”