Trait emotional intelligence, psychological well‐being and peer‐rated social competence in adolescence

Abstract

The trait emotional intelligence (trait EI or trait emotional self‐efficacy) framework provides comprehensive coverage of emotion‐related self‐perceptions and dispositions. In this study, we investigated the relationship between trait EI and four distinct socioemotional criteria on a sample of Dutch adolescents (N = 282; 136 girls, 146 boys; mean age = 13.75 years). As hypothesized, trait EI was positively associated with adaptive coping styles and negatively associated with depressive thoughts and frequency of somatic complaints. It was also negatively associated with maladaptive coping styles, in boys only. Adolescents with high trait EI scores received more nominations from their classmates for being co‐operative and girls gave significantly more nominations to classmates with high trait EI scores for having leadership qualities. The discussion focusses on the operationalization of trait emotional self‐efficacy in adolescents.

Trait Emotional Intelligence, Self-Confidence and Valuation of Mathematics: Mediation and Moderated Mediation Analyses of Summer Versus Regular Semester Students

“…Within educational settings, trait EI has been shown to relate to adaptive behaviors, such as higher attendance, and positive peer relations (Gugliandolo, et al, 2015;Ruttledge & Petrides, 2012;Mavroveli, Petrides, Sangareau & Furnham, 2009;Mavroveli, Petrides, Shove & Whitehead, 2008;Mavroveli, Petrides, Rieffe, & Bakker, 2007;Petrides, Sangareau, Furnham & Frederickson, 2006;Santeso, Reker, Schmidt & Segalowitz, 2006). Empirical evidence has also shown that trait EI has a positive effect on happiness, life satisfaction, affect (Platsidou, 2013;Chamorro-Premuzic, Furnham & Lewis, 2007;Petrides & Furnham, 2003), and academic success, primarily among at risk students (Mavroveli, Sanchez-Ruiz, 2010;Parker, Summerfeldt, Hogan & Majeski, 2004;.…”

The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Emotion Regulation, Cognition and Social Skills

“…Regarding the importance of social competence, Mavroveli et al, (2007) found that trait emotional self-efficacy is in fact related to social skills, and social status is a predictor of internalized disorders (Merrell & Gimpel, 1998). Studies on the benefits of emotion regulation on social competence have been fairly consistent; emotional intelligence can be directly linked to prosocial behavior (Dishion & Connell, 2006;Mavroveli et al, 2007). As a result, emotional intelligence practice can be implemented in institutions and settings where most social interactions take place -schools, workplaces, etc.…”

“…In a sample of Dutch adolescents, Mavroveli et al, (2007) found that students considered those peers who scored higher on emotional intelligence more cooperative. Trait emotional intelligence is associated with prosocial behavior and social competence, particularly important because knowing how to regulate one's emotions acts as a reference for determining the feelings and emotions of others.…”

“…It is interesting to note that while this information is particularly vital for the adolescent population, there are very few studies focusing on the trait emotional intelligence of individuals in this particular age group (Mavroveli, Petrides, Rieffe, & Bakker, 2007). Trait emotional self-efficacy is related to social skills, and thus, adolescents with high self-efficacy are more likely to react to certain social situations with appropriate behavior, thus engaging in healthy peer relationships and improving their sense of self and overall psychological well-being (Mavroveli et al, 2007).…”

Understanding of emotions and cardiovascular related diseases

“…The investigators' purpose was to improve EI skills of the patients with a twelve week emotion intelligence workshop, as it has been already established that high EI is positively correlated with well-being, quality of life and improvements of their anxiety and burnout levels. In other words, patients with high EI seem to be less vulnerable to psychological disorders, as compared with patients with low EI levels (Mavroveli et al, 2007). It has been shown that people with high levels of EI can manage their emotions more effectively, can be more successful at solving emotional problems and managing stress, and can as a result be more productive and positive in their family and social relations (Matthews, Zeidner, 2000).…”