Abstract
The study aimed to investigate the relationship between emotional intelligence (EI), depression andpsychological adjustment in relation to gender among Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) students. The studysample consisted of 323 students all of whom have completed answering the EI inventory, Beck’s list fordepression and the psychological adjustment interment. In addition, T-test were conducted to detect thedifferences between males and females regarding emotional intelligence means (high, low) upon the means ofdepression and adjustment. The research showed a high level of EI among SQU students; a higher EI average forfemale students compared to males; a negative correlation between EI and depressive symptoms and a positivecorrelation between EI and psychological adjustment.
Highlights
Introduction and Literature ReviewThe importance of feelings and emotions and their impact on people's lives is a new trend that has recently been in the forefront of people's lives as they try to deal with their environments (Salovey, 2001)
The results indicated that there is a positive relationship between EI and psychological health including overcoming feelings of depression and anxiety, while there was a negative correlation between emotional intelligence, smoking and alcohol
In a study the researchers investigated the predictive validity of perceived emotional intelligence over psychological adjustment in an adolescent sample, that perceived emotional intelligence is a stable predictor of adolescent adjustment and may serve as useful resource for preventive interventions (Salguero, Palomera & Fernandez-Berrocal, 2012)
Summary
The importance of feelings and emotions and their impact on people's lives is a new trend that has recently been in the forefront of people's lives as they try to deal with their environments (Salovey, 2001). The best definition of EI is the accepted definition of Salovey & Meyer (1990): the process of dealing with emotions including the ability to have appropriate responses to show emotions and expression, both with the same person or with others All this happens while trying to improve the level of life through the acquisition of the capacity to adjust to those emotions. It includes the use of emotions and emotional knowledge to draw attention to and to focus on the important area of social life, in order to develop creative and flexible views as well as to maintain the level of motivation to achieve positive goals In addition to these three components, Richburg and Fletcher (2002) added two dimensions: First, the ability to control the emotions and management. Cognitive theory defines the subject of psychological adjustment, as suggested by Ellis, when the individuals who are psychologically adjusted think logically, rationally and scientifically which prevents the emergence of psychological disorders (Sulaiman & El- Mensal, 1998; Derlega & Janda, 1986)
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