Emotional Intelligence and Well-Being in Adolescents Relationship with Family Dysfunction

Abstract

Adolescence is a critical phase during which teens undergo significant developmental processes that contribute to their overall growth and maturation. Meanwhile, it is noteworthy that the family continues to hold significant sway, exerting a considerable impact on the overall well-being of individuals in this stage of life. The primary objective of this study was to investigate the potential association between emotional intelligence, well-being, and family dysfunction as a mediating factor among teenagers. This research aimed to distinguish itself from previous studies that mostly concentrated on the individual development of adolescents. A sample consisting of 249 adolescents ranging in age from 12 to 17 years (mean age = 13.98 years, standard deviation = 0.57) was surveyed. Descriptive analyses were performed on the collected data, and three variables were computed using correlation and regression methods. The findings indicated a significant positive correlation between emotional intelligence in adolescents and their overall well-being, while also revealing a notable negative correlation between emotional intelligence and family dysfunction. The findings from the regression analysis demonstrate a statistically significant relationship between the development of emotional intelligence during adolescence and the occurrence of family dysfunction. This demonstrates the significance of a conducive familial environment in shaping the prospective growth of teenagers.