Relationships between Trait Emotional Intelligence, mood states, and future orientation among female Italian victims of Intimate Partner Violence

Abstract

ObjectiveTrait Emotional Intelligence (EI) has been associated with psychological outcomes in many conditions; however, it has received little attention in the field of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). We explored the relationship between trait EI, mood states, and future orientation in a sample of Italian women victims of IPV. MethodWe recruited 409 help-seeking women who were victims of IPV. They completed the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire, Positive Affect-Negative Affect Schedule, Long-Term Personal Direction Scale, and Achievability of Future Goals Scale. ResultsThe results showed that trait EI was associated with the future orientation of IPV victims both directly and indirectly through the mood states. ConclusionsOur findings suggest potential paths for developing future psychoeducation methodologies designed at improving the quality of life of women IPV victims.