Linking Emotional Intelligence, Physical Activity and Aggression among Undergraduates

Ubago-Jiménez, José Luis; Cepero-González, Mar; Martínez-Martínez, Asunción; Chacón-Borrego, Fátima

doi:10.3390/ijerph182312477

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“…This is consistent with data from other studies that also reported direct associations between EI and exercise [ 3 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 ]. It is not surprising that people who exercise have better EI because they strive to be the best and often want to lead, and EI is an important trait for leadership [ 34 ].…”

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“…Stanković et al concluded that elite athletes are characterized by positive, high scores in self-efficacy and emotionality [ 32 ]. Ubago-Jiménez found that the relationship between PA and EI is stronger in male than in female students [ 33 ]. Our finding of significant positive correlations between MVPA and EI for both men and women is consistent with earlier work.…”

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confidence: 99%

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What Types of Exercise Are Best for Emotional Intelligence and Logical Thinking?

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Lisinskienė

Majauskienė

et al. 2022

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The aim of our study was to determine whether EI and LT vs. intuitive thinking (CRT score) are related to participation in professional sports, independent exercise, and exercise at a gym/health center compared with no exercise. We selected 20 of the most popular types of exercise in Lithuania among respondents who exercise independently or at a gym/health center, and we ranked these types of exercise according to the participants’ emotional intelligence and logical thinking. We studied 4545 women and 1824 men aged 18–74 years with a focus on whether emotional intelligence and logical thinking are related to type of exercise. Participation in any exercise was significantly related to emotional intelligence in men and women. Women in professional sports solved the lowest number of logic tasks. Women who exercise independently or at a gym/health center had better logical thinking than those who do not exercise. Among men, logical thinking was not associated with the type of exercise. We found the tendency for a negative correlation between EI and LT in the 20 most popular types of exercise. Emotional intelligence correlated positively with participation in MVPA. The highest emotional intelligence was in women who participate in dance or Pilates and in men who participate in martial arts, wrestling, boxing, or yoga. Logical thinking was the highest in men who participate in triathlon and in women who perform CrossFit. Men who practice martial arts or track and field and women who participate in cycling were in the top five for emotional intelligence and logical thinking.

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What Types of Exercise Are Best for Emotional Intelligence and Logical Thinking?

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“…Furthermore, according to the General Aggression Model (GAM), aggression is associated with various social, cognitive, developmental, and biological factors [11]. However, previous studies have focused on the relationship between aggression and only one or two factors, including age [12,13], sex [10], chronic pain [14], low levels of physical activity [14,15], depression, anxiety [16][17][18][19][20], and marital status [21].…”

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Factors Associated with Aggression: A Nationwide Population- based Survey

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Lim,

Kim

et al. 2024

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Recent reports have brought to our attention a growing number of incidents involving impulsive aggression among individuals. These alarming statistics highlight the urgent need to investigate and address the factors contributing to aggression. Previous research has predominantly focused on aggression within specific age groups, such as children, adolescents, or college students, making it difficult to pinpoint the primary factors within each age group. The primary objective of this study is to bridge this gap by gaining a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing aggression across different age groups in physical, psychological, and social domains. This study comprehensively investigated demographic, physical, psychological, and social factors associated with aggression in the general Korean population. A national cross-sectional survey was conducted from December 2021 to January 2022, and representative participants aged 18–85 years from all 17 South Korean provinces were recruited. Higher aggression was defined as the highest 10 percentiles of the aggression score measured using the Aggression Questionnaire. The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) depression, anxiety, physical function, and pain interference were used to measure the psychological and physical traits of the participants. We conducted multivariable logistic regression analyses to identify the factors associated with aggression. In total, 2,699 participants completed the survey, with a mean aggression score of 52.20. In terms of demographic factors, younger age (adjusted prevalence ratio [aPR] 12.61; 95% CI 1.18-4.02) was associated with increased aggression. Furthermore, aggression was associated with more severe limited physical function (aPR 2.06; 95% CI 1.35-2.78), pain interference (aPR 2.24; 95% CI 1.60-2.88), and a higher level of anxiety (aPR 2.24; 95% CI 1.57-2.89). Especially when compared to those with the lowest levels of depression, participants with moderate and severe depression had a higher risk of aggression (aPR 2.01; 95% CI 1.38-2.63). In conclusion, young age, severe decline in physical function, pain interference, depression, and anxiety were identified as risk factors for aggression.

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“…Furthermore, these behaviors have a negative impact on both physical and mental health ( Reisig and Golladay, 2019 ; Choe et al, 2021 ). In this situation, emotions play a key role in the appearance and development of violent behaviors ( MacCann et al, 2020 ; Ubago-Jiménez et al, 2021 ) since they are a checkpoint for controlling one’s own impulses and the self-regulation of the person over himself ( Bacon et al, 2014 ; Beltrán-Catalán et al, 2018 ; Sorina et al, 2019 ).…”

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The interplay between academic performance, emotional intelligence, and self-concept as predictors of violent behavior in higher education: a multi-group structural equation modeling

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Higher education is a focus of increasing violent behavior. The evidence suggests an obsession to achieve the best academic performance in order to access working life. This research aims to develop an explanatory model of violent behavior and its relationship with self-concept and emotional intelligence according to in relation to their academic performance. A sample of 932 Spanish undergraduate students participated in the multi-group structural equation modeling. Findings revealed that students who have a higher academic performance have problems to control and regulate their emotions, showing signs of direct and indirect violence. Moreover, it was found that that emotional intelligence and self-concept have a direct influence on episodes of violent behavior, with academic performance being a key component affecting each variable. The present study provides some implications and suggests some avenues for future research.

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Linking Emotional Intelligence, Physical Activity and Aggression among Undergraduates

Cited by 9 publications

References 47 publications

What Types of Exercise Are Best for Emotional Intelligence and Logical Thinking?

What Types of Exercise Are Best for Emotional Intelligence and Logical Thinking?

Factors Associated with Aggression: A Nationwide Population- based Survey

The interplay between academic performance, emotional intelligence, and self-concept as predictors of violent behavior in higher education: a multi-group structural equation modeling

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