Observational analysis finds a strong correlation between emotional intelligence and psychological well-being in adolescents, indicating the importance of EI in mental health.
Key Points
High emotional intelligence significantly predicts better psychological well-being in adolescents, suggesting its importance.
A correlation coefficient of r = 0.61 indicates a strong relationship between emotional intelligence and psychological well-being.
Standardized scales showed high internal consistency with Cronbach alphas of 0.84 for EI and 0.88 for PWB in a sample of 200 adolescents.
Gender comparisons reveal that emotional intelligence has a more favorable effect on psychological well-being in girls than boys.