Emotion Regulation Skills Research Articles

Realization of Language Teacher’s Ideal Identity as Peacebuilder

Language teaching has the potential not only to teach language skills but also to create a peaceful learning environment where students feel relaxed, safe and valued. To achieve this goal, teachers need to develop an ideal identity that reflects their commitment to promoting peace in their classrooms. In the interest of developing peacebuilder language teachers, this study investigated the ideal identity of English language teachers as peacebuilders, the strategies they employ to achieve their peacebuilder identities, and the manifestation of peace language: hope, help, and harmony (Oxford & Curtis, 2020). The narratives of three Iranian language teachers were thematically analyzed to understand their hopeful, helpful, and harmonious experiences. Our findings indicate that teachers’ ideal peacebuilder selves are becoming ‘an encouraging teacher’, ‘a more hopeful and caring teacher’, and ‘a patient teacher’. To achieve their peacebuilder identity, they proposed strategies such as encouraging students to communicate internationally, caring about students’ success, pursuing academic studies, and improving emotion-regulation skills. The findings of this study contribute to incorporating peace in language education and developing peacebuilder language.

The Effect of Digital Parenting Awareness on Children's Emotion Regulation Skills

This study investigates the effect of digital parenting awareness on children's emotion regulation skills. The research was designed with a relational screening model. The study group consists of 203 parents with elementary school-age children. Of the participants, 66% (n:134) were female, and 34% (n:69) were male. The mean age was 38.37±7.11. Data were collected through the "Personal Information Form," developed by the researcher, "Digital Parenting Awareness Scale," and "Scale of Emotion Regulation in Children-Adult Form,". Descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analyses were conducted on SPSS to analyze the data. The findings suggested significant associations between dimensions of digital parenting awareness (negative modeling, digital neglect, efficient use, and protecting from risks) and emotion intensity and regulation. Regression analysis showed that digital parenting awareness predicted children's emotion regulation skills. The increase in negative modeling and neglect and the decrease in efficient use and protection had a negative effect on children’s emotional intensity. The findings were discussed based on the previous literature, and some suggestions were made.

Developing the emotion regulation skills of autistic pupils in educational settings: A systematic literature review

AbstractModerating the intensity and expression of our emotions is necessary for successful engagement in learning. This systematic review explored, “what are schools doing to support autistic children and young people to develop their emotion regulation skills?” Critical analyses considered the inclusiveness of interventions and whether/how autistic pupils were asked about their participation. PsycINFO, Web of Science (Core Collection) and ERIC were searched on 18 July 2022. Eight studies were included, incorporating 419 autistic pupils, aged three to 17, from at least 955 schools in the USA, Australia and France. A narrative synthesis was used to provide an overview of the literature. Seven different approaches to emotion regulation were utilised, and only one was used in the school prior to the research. Forty out of 419 autistic pupils were asked for their views of the intervention they received. There is a lack of research considering school‐led approaches to embedding emotion regulation skill development in everyday school practices and a lack of involvement of autistic pupil's views about emotion‐regulation interventions. More research is needed to enable educational professionals to provide evidence‐informed support for autistic pupils to develop their emotion regulation skills.

The Mediating Roles of Mindfulness in Marriage and Mindfulness in Parenting in the Relationship Between Parents’ Dispositional Mindfulness and Emotion Regulation of Their Children

The fact that primary school is a pre-adolescent period makes it important in terms of regulating emotions. The beginning signals of adolescence occur during this period. It is clear that this challenging process of emotion regulation is linked to age and development, along with parental characteristics and the interactions of the child with the parent. It is believed that researching the variables that influence emotion regulation can help individuals maintain healthy social interactions throughout their journey from childhood to adulthood. In this context, parents’ mindfulness levels, which include both intrapersonal and interpersonal processes, play a crucial role in helping their children regulate their emotions. The current study aims to ascertain the serial mediating role of mindfulness in marriage and mindfulness in parenting in the relationship between parents’ dispositional mindfulness and the emotion regulation of their children aged 6–10. A total of 333 parents, all of whom were married and had children ranging from 6 to 10 years old, participated in the study. “Emotion Regulation Checklist”, “Mindfulness in Marriage Scale”, “Mindful Attention Awareness Scale” and “Mindfulness in Parenting Questionnaire” were used in the study. To determine the mediating role, the bootstrap method was used via structural equation modeling (SEM) to ascertain the mediating role. The SEM and bootstrap method revealed that there was a serial mediation effect between parents’ dispositional mindfulness and emotion regulation of their children. This effect was attributed to mindfulness in marriage and mindfulness in parenting. Given that the primary school years are a critical developmental stage in improving emotion regulation skills, family-based interventions supporting parents’ mindfulness in three important areas (dispositional, marital, and parental) may help to improve the children’s capacity to regulate their emotions.

Gamified Assessment of the Emotion-Regulation Abilities in Youths: Validation of the REThink Online Game-Based Assessment System.

Objective: Emotional problems in the youth population are a major issue that can have a significant negative impact for their future development as adults. Their emotion regulation (ER) abilities represent a preventive measure for those emotional problems. REThink is an online therapeutic game that was proved to be effective in rigorous studies, and is based on the rational emotive behavioral therapy, with seven levels built to train various emotional regulation skills. Each level has a section that can be used for the assessment of the targeted skills within the level. The present study aimed at investigating the reliability and validity of the evaluation modules from the REThink game regarding the assessment of ER abilities in children/adolescents. Methods: In accordance with established guidelines, 110 children and adolescents aged 8-14 years old were recruited. Following parental informed consent, the participants filled out the standard questionnaires and, subsequently, they played the evaluation module of the REThink game. The reliability aspect was investigated by evaluating internal consistency, while validity was evaluated by using concurrent and predictive validity analyses. Results: The results revealed statistically significant positive associations between the game scores obtained by the participants and the emotion regulation scale. In terms of predictive validity, there were significant negative associations between game scores and the presence of emotional and behavioral problems. Moreover, in terms of the reliability of the REThink game, an acceptable value for the internal consistency was observed. Conclusion: In conclusion, the REThink therapeutic game was proved to be a valid measure for assessing emotion regulation abilities in children and adolescents. Clinical Trial Registration No. NCT04788901.

Bad Break-Up Behavior: Break-Up Characteristics, Emotional Dysregulation, and Alcohol Use as Risk Factors for Cyber Dating Abuse Among Sexual Orientation Diverse College Students.

Cyber dating abuse (CDA) is a growing public health concern among college students. CDA includes monitoring and abusive behaviors perpetrated toward an ex-partner via technology. Little is known about the predictors of CDA, particularly among sexual minority (SM) college students. Some theorized but relatively untested predictors include break-up characteristics, emotional regulation deficits, and alcohol use. The current study investigates what factors are associated with an increased risk for CDA toward an ex-partner (i.e., break-up characteristics, emotional dysregulation, and alcohol use) and the differences in associations with CDA between heterosexual and SM college students. Participants (N = 661) self-reported their CDA perpetration following their worst romantic break-up. They also answered questions about the break-up, their emotional regulation skills, and their current alcohol use. While SM students (n = 191) reported greater emotion regulation difficulties and alcohol use, they did not significantly differ from heterosexual participants (n = 470) in their reported CDA perpetration post-break-up. Hierarchical regressions were conducted to determine the impact of break-up characteristics and individual factors on CDA perpetration. Break-up characteristics, emotional dysregulation, and alcohol use significantly predicted heterosexual participants' CDA perpetration and accounted for 17% of the variance. Conversely, for SM students, only alcohol use was predictive of CDA, accounting for 5% of the variance. Although SM students report similar break-up experiences and levels of CDA as heterosexual students, additional, unmeasured factors may drive perpetration. However, given the generally high rates of alcohol use and CDA, and their robust association, interventions targeting alcohol reduction and healthy relationship dissolution strategies may be beneficial.

Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing a Community-Based Psychosocial Support Intervention Conducted In-Person and Remotely: A Qualitative Study in Quibdó, Colombia.

Community-based psychosocial support group (CB-PSS) interventions using task-shifting approaches are well suited to provide culturally appropriate services in low- and middle-income countries. However, contextual barriers and facilitators must be considered to tailor interventions effectively, particularly considering the challenges introduced by the COVID-19 pandemic. We explore the barriers, facilitators, and psychosocial changes associated with implementing a CB-PSS group intervention delivered by local lay providers to conflict-affected adults in Quibdó, Colombia, using both in-person and remote modalities. Data were analyzed from 25 individual interviews with participants and a focus group discussion involving staff members, including 7 community psychosocial agent facilitators and 2 mental health professional supervisors. The analysis used a thematic approach grounded in a descriptive phenomenology to explore the lived experiences of participants and staff members during implementation. Participant attendance in the in-person modality was compromised by factors such as competing work and family responsibilities and disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants in the remote modality faced challenges concerning unstable Internet connectivity, recurrent power outages caused by heavy rain, distractions, interruptions, and threats to confidentiality by family and coworkers. Despite these challenges, data revealed key contextual facilitators, including the community-based knowledge of facilitators and integration of traditional practices, such as the comadreo (informal talks and gatherings). Respondents shared that the CB-PSS groups promoted stronger community relationships and created opportunities for participants to exchange peer support, practice leadership skills, develop problem-solving skills based on peers' experiences, and enhance emotional regulation skills. Differences and similarities across in-person and remote modalities are discussed, as are key considerations for practitioners and policymakers.

Emotional dysregulation and its pathways to suicidality in a community-based sample of adolescents

ObjectiveEffective suicide prevention for adolescents is urgently needed but difficult, as suicide models lack a focus on age-specific influencing factors such as emotional dysregulation. Moreover, examined predictors often do not specifically consider the contribution to the severity of suicidality.To determine which adolescents are at high risk of more severe suicidality, we examined the association between emotional dysregulation and severity of suicidality directly as well as indirectly via depressiveness and nonsuicidal self-injury.MethodAdolescents from 18 high schools in Bavaria were included in this cross-sectional and questionnaire-based study as part of a larger prevention study. Data were collected between November 2021 and March 2022 and were analyzed from January 2023 to April 2023.Students in the 6th or 7th grade of high school (11–14 years) were eligible to participate. A total of 2350 adolescents were surveyed and data from 2117 students were used for the analyses after excluding incomplete data sets. Our main outcome variable was severity of suicidality (Paykel Suicide Scale, PSS). Additionally, we assessed emotional dysregulation (Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale, DERS-SF), depressiveness (Patient Health Questionnaire, PHQ-9) and nonsuicidal self-injury (Deliberate Self-Harm Inventory, DSHI).ResultsIn total, 2117 adolescents (51.6% female; mean age, 12.31 years [standard deviation: 0.67]) were included in the structural equation model (SEM). Due to a clear gender-specific influence, the model was calculated separately for male and female adolescents. For male adolescents, there was a significant indirect association between emotional dysregulation and severity of suicidality, mediated by depressiveness (β = 0.15, SE = .03, p = .008). For female adolescents, there was a significant direct path from emotional dysregulation to severity of suicidality and also indirect paths via depressiveness (β = 0.12, SE = .05, p = 0.02) and NSSI (β = 0.18, SE = .04, p < .001).ConclusionsOur results suggest that gender-related risk markers in 11–14-year-olds need to be included in future suicide models to increase their predictive power. According to our findings, early detection and prevention interventions based on emotion regulation skills might be enhanced by including gender-specific adjustments for the co-occurrence of emotional dysregulation, depressiveness, and nonsuicidal self-injury in girls and the co-occurrence of emotional dysregulation and depressiveness in boys.

Induced emotion counter-regulation affects attentional inhibition of emotional information: ERP evidence from a randomized manipulation approach.

Automatic emotion counter-regulation refers to an unintentional attentional shift away from the current emotional state and toward information of the opposite valence. It is a useful emotion regulation skill that prevents the escalation of current emotional state. However, the cognitive mechanisms of emotion counter-regulation are not fully understood. Using a randomization approach, this study investigated how automatic emotion counter-regulation impacted attentional inhibition of emotional stimuli, an important aspect of emotion processing closely associated with emotion regulation and mental health. Forty-six university students were randomly assigned to an emotion counter-regulation group and a control group. The former group watched an anger-inducing video to evoke automatic emotion counter-regulation of anger, while the latter group watched an emotionally neutral video. Next, both groups completed a negative priming task of facial expressions with EEG recorded. In the emotion counter-regulation group, we observed an enhanced attentional inhibition of the angry, but not happy, faces, as indicated by a prolonger response time, a larger N2, and a smaller P3 in response to angry versus happy stimuli. These patterns were not observed in the control group, supporting the role of elicited emotion counter-regulation of anger in causing these modulation patterns in responses.

Examining the Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) on Enhancing Emotional Regulation Skills (ERS) and Psychological Well-being: A Critical Review.

The main aim of this paper is to provide a comprehensive analysis of current scholarly works, assessing the efficacy of Mindfulness based therapies in improving emotional regulation skills and psychological well-being. An extensive review of pre-existing research and studies were undertaken to understand mindfulness and emotional regulation skills with an attempt to answer the influence and efficacy of mindfulness-based therapies on the development of emotional regulation abilities and psychological well-being. The findings obtained from this critical review have significant value in terms of influencing future research endeavours and facilitating the creation of focused therapies aimed at improving emotional regulation skills, psychological well-being and in mindfulness education.

Regulasi Emosi Pada Pasien Rumah Singgah Gajah Mada

Emotion regulation refers to an individual's ability to control their emotions. Everyone regulates their emotions to manage their life. In reality, a variety of factors can interfere with emotion regulation skills. The single most important factor that can influence the emotion regulation process is the level of self-control that each individual has. For this reason, patients need to have strong emotional regulation abilities. Emotion regulation Emotional balance is a person's ability to assess, cope with, manage and express emotions appropriately. In this research the method is to explain and discuss. The subjects or informants in this discussion are Shelter Home Patients. The results of this study show that halfway house patients have emotional regulation skills where each subject has the ability to control and regulate their emotions which appear at an appropriate level of intensity. Data collection using in-depth interview techniques and observation. Before the interview process, the researcher provided an overview of emotional regulation and the aims of the research. Participants in this study involved 7 patients at the Gajah Mada shelter in Surakarta City.

“Oh my God I am alone”: young adult students’ experiences of living alone in a time of global uncertainty

ABSTRACT This study explores young adult students’ experiences of living alone during the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing a vital research gap by investigating the collective influence of youth, student status, and solitary living on mental health. Remote semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18–24-year-olds in UK universities who had lived alone for at least 2 weeks between September 2020 and March 2021 (N = 8; 4 males; 19–24 years, M = 21.75). Reflexive thematic analysis identified four themes and two subthemes. Living alone was experienced as confinement, accompanied by loneliness and perceptions of loss and injustice. The experience significantly impacted mental health, which was exacerbated by social isolation and withdrawal. Accessing social support and connection through technology was protective. Findings have implications for the design of interventions for young people dealing with isolation. Improving emotion regulation and social skills and preventing social withdrawal are important intervention targets.

Loneliness: Adolescents’ perspectives on what causes it, and ways youth services can prevent it

Loneliness particularly affects adolescents and is linked to long-term health and social difficulties. Existing literature lacks clarity on young people’s perspectives around how loneliness develops and can be prevented. We examined young people’s views on ways youth services can prevent loneliness, and how this can be further informed by their perspectives of its causes. We spoke to fourteen adolescents living in England, with a diverse range of abilities and ethnicities,aged 10–18. Adolescents were identified by youth group leaders of a youth group they regularly attend to take part in interviews and focus groups. Reflexive thematic analysis was conducted. Causes of loneliness includedpersonal experiences, inappropriate interpersonal skills, and society. Ways youth groups can prevent loneliness include promoting self-development, emotion regulation, and interpersonal skills. Our research illustrates young people’s perspectives, and we make practical recommendations which we hope services will implement to reduce the risk of loneliness in young people.

Ergenlerde Kendine Zarar Verme Davranışı, Çocukluk Çağı Örselenme Yaşantıları ve Duygu Düzenleme Becerileri: Olgu Kontrol Çalışması*

Amaç: Bu çalışma kendine zarar verme davranışı olan ergenlerde çocukluk çağı örselenme yaşantıları ile duygu düzenleme becerileri arasındaki ilişkilerin incelenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. Yöntem: Kesitsel ve tanımlayıcı tipteki araştırmanın örneklemini Kocaeli Üniversitesi Çocuk ve Ergen Ruh Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Anabilim Dalı Polikliniğinde tedavi görmekte olan 12-17 yaş arasındaki, 48 olgu grubu ve 48 kontrol grubu olmak üzere toplamda 96 katılımcı oluşturmaktadır. Katılımcılara ait veriler, sosyodemografik veri formu, kendine zarar verme davranışı değerlendirme envanteri, duygu düzenleme güçlüğü ölçeği ve çocukluk çağı örselenme yaşantıları ölçeği aracılığıyla toplanmıştır. İlgili veriler SPSS 21 paket programıyla analiz edilmiştir. Bulgular: Çalışmanın sonucunda kontrol grubu ile karşılaştırıldığında olgu grubundaki katılımcıların, istatistiksel açıdan anlamlı derecede daha fazla duygu düzenleme güçlüğü yaşadığı ve çocukluk çağında daha fazla örselenme yaşantısına maruz kaldığı sonuçları elde edilmiştir (p&amp;lt;,05). Aynı şekilde çocukluk çağı örselenme yaşantıları, duygu düzenleme becerileri ve kendine zarar verme davranışının ilişkili olduğu bulunmuştur. Sonuç: Çocukluk döneminde deneyimlenen örselenme yaşantılarının ergenlerin duygu düzenleme becerileri üzerinde olumsuz etkilerinin olduğu bu durumun da kendine zarar verme davranışını yordadığı bulunmuştur. Ergenlerde kendine zarar verme davranışının önlenmesi için erken çocukluk döneminde maruz kalınan ihmal ve istismar yaşantılarının önüne geçilmesi önerilmektedir.

Exploring the Correlation between Peer Attachment and Emotional Regulation in Indonesian Special Needs Education

This study explores the relationship between peer attachment and emotional regulation in high school students at the Special State School in Salatiga, Indonesia, focusing on those with special needs. Utilizing a quantitative approach with a correlational design, the research involved 33 students selected through purposive sampling. The Inventory of Parent and Peer Attachment (IPPA) and the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ) were employed as measurement tools. Descriptive statistical analysis indicated that the majority of students exhibited high levels of peer attachment and moderate levels of emotional regulation. A positive correlation (r = 0.625, p&lt;0.01) was found between peer attachment and emotional regulation, suggesting that higher peer attachment is associated with better emotional regulation skills. The study highlights the crucial role of peer relationships in the emotional and social development of students with special needs. Interviews with students revealed a preference for peer communication over family interaction, especially among those with hearing impairments and intellectual disabilities. However, challenges such as the reluctance to interact with people outside their community were noted, particularly among students with hearing impairments. The findings emphasize the need for educational strategies that foster positive peer interactions to enhance emotional well-being. Despite its focus on a single educational setting, the research offers valuable insights into the impact of peer relationships on emotional regulation, underscoring the importance of nurturing these interactions in special education contexts.

The Influence of the Parenting Style on Children's Social Ability and Developmental Ability

This paper investigates the significance of parenting styles in influencing children's development, social skills, and academic performance. Drawing from prominent studies, particularly the pioneering work of Dr. Diana Baumrind, four parenting styles (PSs) are examined: authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and neglectful. The research underscores the authoritative style as the most balanced and effective approach, characterized by emotional support, clear rules, and reasonable expectations. Children raised under authoritative PS can have higher self-esteem, improved social competence, and better emotional regulation skills, contributing to enhanced overall well-being and a higher quality of life. The paper also delves into research exploring the impact of social skills on academic performance. Prosocial behavior and positive social interactions are found to be significant predictors of better grades and competencies, while peer problems and negative social experiences can hinder academic achievement. Ultimately, this research highlights the pivotal role of PSs in shaping children's lives. By recognizing the importance of authoritative parenting and promoting positive social interactions, caregivers can cultivate an environment that nurtures children's well-being, social skills, and academic success, ultimately empowering them to thrive and reach their full potential.

The Relationship Between Social Media Addiction and Emotion Regulation Skills and Sleep Quality of University Students

Objective: This study was conducted to determine the relationship between social media addictions and emotion regulation skills and sleep quality of university students. Methods: The research was conducted in descriptive design. The sample of the study consisted of 450 university students. Personal information form, Social Media Addiction Scale (SMAS), Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index () were used to obtain the data. Results: The mean total score of the SMAS of the students is 97.33±26.78. The mean scores of the sub-dimensions of the CERQ "Self-Blame", "Acceptance", " Rumination", "Positive Refocusing", "Refocusing on Plan", "Positive Reappraisal ", " Putting into Perspective", " Catastrophising " and "Blaming Others" are respectively; 11.23±2.78, 11.85±2.80, 13, .32±3.17, 12.19±2.81, 13.78±3.24, 13.44±3.32, 12.36±2.90, 10.40±2.95, 10.61±2.97. The mean total score of was PSQI 7.91±3.01. There is a significant positive correlation between the total score of the social media addiction scale and poor sleep quality (p≤0.005). Conclusion: It was found that 31.5% of university students are moderately addicted to social media and their sleep quality is poor. As social media addiction increases, sleep quality worsens. As students' use of maladaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies such as self-blame, rumination, catastrophizing and blaming others increases, their sleep quality also decreases.

Emotion regulation and executive functions in young and older Brazilian adults

Introduction/objective: The healthy aging process involves changes in neurobiological functions at various levels and is associated with a slight impairment in various cognitive domains, such as executive functions (EF), as well as the enhancement of emotional skills. The objective of this study was to compare the use of emotion regulation (ER) strategies in young adults (YA) and older adults (OA) and explore the association between ER skills and EF between age groups. Method: Participants were 40 YA between 18 and 39 years of age (50% women) and 40 OA &gt; 60 years old (50% women), residents in the Federal District, Brazil. Phonological Verbal Fluency (FAS), semantic and switching (animals and fruits) and action tests were administered, along with the Stroop Test. Results: There was a statistically significant correlation of the Cognitive Reappraisal (CR) strategy and both semantic and switching verbal fluency tests in YA, and between the CR strategy and the FAS test and the Stroop Test in OA. That is, executive performance showed a direct relationship with ER in both groups, with greater use of cognitive reappraisal by older adults. Conclusions: The results of this study highlight the relevance of continuing to investigate the relationship between these abilities and analysing in greater depth their alterations during the aging process.

Parenting style and the non-cognitive development of high school student: evidence from rural China.

Understanding the relationship between parenting style and the non-cognitive development of high school students is crucial, particularly in rural China. Non-cognitive abilities, including traits such as emotional regulation, resilience, and interpersonal skills, play a significant role in students' overall development and future success. This study aims to investigate how different parenting styles impact non-cognitive abilities among high school students in rural China. This study surveyed 6,549 high school students and their primary caregivers in rural China. The students had an average age of 17.61 years, with 48% being male, and 62% of Han ethnicity. Primary caregivers self-reported their parenting styles, while the students' non-cognitive abilities were assessed using the Big Five Inventory-Short (BFI-S). The relationship between parenting style and non-cognitive development was analyzed using two distinct methods: two dimensions (authoritative and authoritarian) and four categories of parenting styles. The study revealed that an authoritative parenting style had a positive impact on the non-cognitive abilities of students. Conversely, a negative association was observed between the authoritarian parenting style and the students' non-cognitive development. This association was more pronounced in the non-cognitive developmental scores of girls compared to boys. Additionally, parents from wealthier families or those with higher levels of education were more likely to adopt an authoritative parenting style rather than an authoritarian one. The results of this study highlight the significant influence of parenting styles on the non-cognitive development of high school students in rural China. Authoritative parenting, characterized by warmth and structure, appears to foster better non-cognitive outcomes, while authoritarian parenting, marked by strictness and less warmth, is associated with poorer non-cognitive development. The gender differences observed suggest that girls may be more sensitive to variations in parenting style. Furthermore, the socioeconomic and educational background of parents plays a crucial role in determining the parenting style adopted. These findings underscore the importance of developing and implementing parenting training interventions in rural China, aimed at promoting authoritative parenting practices to enhance the non-cognitive development of students.

Meditative pathways to emotional intelligence in athletes: narrative review study

Emotional intelligence, encompassing self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy and social skills, holds pivotal importance in the pursuit of excellence for athletes. Meditation, represented by various forms such as mindfulness, loving-kindness, visualization, breath control and relaxation exercises, offers athletes a structured pathway to deepen self-awareness, enhance emotional regulation and foster empathy. In conclusion, meditation emerges not merely as a relaxation technique but as a transformative journey that empowers athletes to master their emotions, excel in sports, and enhance their overall well-being. This narrative literature review highlights the profound impact of meditation on athletes’ emotional intelligence, encouraging further exploration in this evolving intersection of sports and mindfulness. In the demanding world of sports, emotional intelligence (EI) is a critical factor for athletes’ success, encompassing self-regulation, empathy, communication and composure under pressure. Meditation, a transformative tool for deepening self-awareness, emotional regulation and mental resilience, has emerged as a promising avenue for cultivating EI in athletes. This narrative review synthesizes existing research and personal narratives to explore the interplay between meditation and EI in the context of sports. Evidence suggests that meditation can enhance EI through mindfulness, loving-kindness and visualization practices, promoting focus, stress management and emotional resilience. Integration of meditation into athletic training regimens offers athletes a competitive edge, sharpening their mental acuity and fostering supportive team dynamics. While the transformative potential of meditation for EI is substantiated by research, limitations such as the predominance of qualitative studies and case reports warrant further empirical investigations. Overall, this narrative review highlights the promising relationship between meditation, EI, and athletic performance, paving the way for future research and practical applications of mindfulness practices in the sports world.