Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire Research Articles

Emotional Intelligence: An Overlooked Element of Dental Education

Introduction: Emotional intelligence (EI) refers to a collection of abilities connected to self-control, self-motivation and the capacity to identify emotions. In order to treat patients with a special, tailored approach, the dentist must also be skilled in comprehending the impact of the patient's behavior. Methods:This cross-sectional study was conducted using a e-based questionnaire at a dental teaching hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. A total of 110 student participated in the study by answering 30 questions of trait emotional intelligence questionnaire short form (TEIQUE-SF). The data was evaluated using SPSS version 26 from 93 completely filled questionnaires. Results: On the basis of the mean and standard deviation of data, the majority of responses appeared to fall within the range of neutral or agree on Likert scale. The coefficient alpha (α) values for EI factors of overall data set range from small (0.46) to large (0.72), with no gender related differences. The Spearman's correlation test indicated statistically significant results between the EI factor traits except emotionality & sociability. Conclusion:It is important for dental students and faculty to understand the concept of EI and emphasize the likelihood of this to be included in the curriculum and clinical training. Keywords:Behaviour, Dental Students, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence.

Comparative Analysis of Psychometric Properties of Irrational Belief Scale of Anxiety Patients

The term irrational is basically used in psychotherapy. The concept of irrationality is especially focused in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) that is originated and developed by American Psychologist Albert Ellis. In this research it was first examined that how emotional intelligence plays a vital role in different anxiety disorders and how this emotional intelligence disturbs individual’s life. There are few researches conducted on emotional intelligence in Pakistan. The sample comprised of 200 patient’s males (n=105), females (n=95) with age range from 18 years older. The sample of study was collected by convenient sampling technique from different government hospitals of Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Wah Cantt. The patients were diagnosed by the psychiatrist and researcher herself according to the diagnostic criteria given by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (APA, 2000). Participants of both genders were included. Emotional intelligence was measured through trait emotional intelligence questionnaire short form (TEIQue-SF), irrational beliefs were measured through irrational belief scale (IBS) and anxiety was measured by Beck anxiety inventory (BAI). It was concluded that emotional intelligence has significant negative relationship with irrational beliefs and anxiety in patients with anxiety disorders. Irrational beliefs have non-significant positive relation with anxiety in patients with anxiety disorders.

Trait emotional intelligence in mothers of children with autism spectrum disorders

Studies that point to the difficulties in terms of communication, social skills, reading and interpreting emotions in parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as well as those regarding the protective function of trait emotional intelligence (TEI), are not complemented by studies directly comparing TEI of caregivers of children with ASD and those of neurotypical children. The aim of this study was to examine differences in TEI between mothers of children with ASD and mothers of children of typical development, as well as the effect of different sociodemographic factors on maternal TEI. Participants were 156 mothers, divided into two groups: 1) mothers of children with ASD (ASD group) (N = 78) and 2) mothers of neurotypical children (control group) (N = 78). Participants completed the Serbian adaptation of the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (TEIQue), short form, and answered various questions about their own and their children’s sociodemographic characteristics. Results suggest equivalence of global and factor-level TEIQue scores. Inspection of facet-level differences revealed higher scores on Stress management, and lower scores on Assertiveness in the ASD group compared to controls. Maternal age was not related to their TEI, while Well-being and Optimism of mothers decreased with increasing of ASD child`s age. Mothers with lower education had significantly lower TEI scores on several factors and facets regardless of the child’s ASD status. Obtained findings significantly contribute to the knowledge of perceived emotional self-efficacy in mothers of children with ASD which could elicit additional research and various mental health professional programs aimed at this vulnerable population.

Assessing the temporal stability of a measure of trait emotional intelligence: Systematic review and empirical analysis

Determining the temporal stability of a construct is crucial to establishing its validity and utility in real-world scenarios. To-date, few studies have investigated the test-retest reliability of trait emotional intelligence (trait EI), particularly over extended periods of time. The present study presents relevant data from the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (TEIQue) over variable intervals, ranging from 30 days (one month) to 1444 days (≈ four years). Results provide support for trait EI theory, demonstrating strong temporal stability at all levels of the construct (global, factor, and facet). Future research may focus on extending the test-retest intervals at both ends (i.e., below one month and over four years) as well as on comparisons between different trait EI measures.

VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF THE PERSIAN VERSION OF THE BRIEF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE SCALE (BEIS-10)

This study investigated the psychometric properties of the Persian versions of the Brief Emotional Intelligence Scale (P-BEIS-10). Effectively, data from 1050 Iranians (542 men and 508 women) were employed to evaluate the underlying factor structure, concurrent validity and the internal consistency reliability of the P-BEIS-10. The participants completed the P-BEIS-10, and the Persian versions of the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire Form (TEIQue), the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), and the Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS). The data supported the five-factor structure of the scale in confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The results also indicated low to acceptable reliability coefficients of Alpha for the scale and its five factors as well as significant correlations between the scale, its five factors and TEIQue, SWLS, and SHS. Overall, P-BEIS-10 proved itself to be a reliable and valid measure for assessing emotional intelligence in the Persian context.

Development and psychometric properties testing of the Non-Cognitive Skills Scale for nursing students

BackgroundNon-cognitive skills are crucial for nursing students to achieve their academic performance successfully and perform clinical practice effectively. Although different non-cognitive assessment tools have been established in various disciplines, few are focused on nursing students. ObjectiveThe study aims to develop and psychometrically validate the Non-Cognitive Skills Scale (NCSS) for nursing students. DesignQualitative and quantitative research design. SettingOne university in Singapore. ParticipantsA total of 347 nursing educators and students participated in this study. MethodsA two-phase design was used. In the first phase, focus group discussions and literature reviews were conducted to generate the preliminary items of the NCSS. Content validity was established with an expert panel of 10 members, and the tool was pilot tested on 20 students. In the second phase, the number of items was reduced based on correlation coefficients and factor loading. The psychometric properties of the NCSS were tested on survey responses from 300 students. The Brief Resilience Scale, Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire, and Big Five Inventory-10 were used to investigate concurrent and convergent validity. ResultsA 39-item six-factor NCSS was developed with satisfactory model fit indices (χ2/df: 1.60, IFI: 0.92, TLI: 0.90, CFI: 0.92 and RMSEA: 0.05). Content validity was confirmed with a content validity index of 0.90. A pilot test was conducted to improve readability and clarity. Known-group validity discriminated against age and gender group differences in a predictable way. Concurrent validity and convergent validity were confirmed with acceptable correlation coefficients. Cronbach's α was 0.91, and test-retest reliability was 0.84. ConclusionsThe NCSS is a reliable and valid tool for assessing the non-cognitive attributes of nursing students. This scale can be considered an admission tool for selecting the suitability of nursing applicants for nursing programmes. Further validation of NCSS is needed using a longitudinal study design in multiple settings across countries.

Burnout and well-being of medical and surgical residents in relation to emotional intelligence: A 3-year study

BackgroundThis study aims to examine the relationship of emotional intelligence to physician burnout and well-being and compare these changes between medical and surgical residents during training. MethodsThe longitudinal study used survey data, collecting measures on burnout and emotional intelligence in residents. Postgraduate year 1 residents at a community-based Michigan hospital completed the following surveys: Maslach Burnout Inventory, Physician Wellness Inventory, and Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire–Short Form survey. These measures were given quarterly in postgraduate year 1 and once during subsequent years. ResultsSeventy-seven residents completed measurements during their first 3 years. Forty-two (54.5%) were in the medical resident group; the remaining 35 (45.5%) were in the surgical resident group. Significant increases in measured burnout during the first year improved in subsequent years but did not return to baseline (P < .01). Emotional exhaustion (Maslach Burnout Inventory–Emotional Exhaustion) increased a relative 44% the first year (P = .000) and decreased 23% by the third year (P < .01). The Physician Wellness Inventory subscales also had significant decreases (P = .01) but less than the Maslach Burnout Inventory subscales (improvement ≤25%). Both medical and surgical groups had similar decreases in the Physician Wellness Inventory subscales (–25%) in their first year. The emotional intelligence score significantly correlated with exhaustion (Maslach Burnout Inventory–Emotional Exhaustion: r = –0.243; P = .002) and distress (Physician Wellness Inventory–Distress: r = –0.197; P = .014). ConclusionThe risk for burnout increased sharply at the beginning of training for this hospital resident participant group and remained high throughout residency. Emotional intelligence is an important factor associated with less emotional exhaustion during residency.

Trait Emotional Intelligence, Social Desirability and Non-Suicidal Self-harm Behavior among Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is the intentional and acute harm done to one's body without the intention of committing suicide. Suicidal behavior (SB) and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) are the two primary health issues affecting teenagers. Despite increasing attention to such issues, very little work is done regarding these issues in Pakistan. The objective of this research was to determine the incidence of non-suicidal self-harm in adolescents and to find an association between non-suicidal self-injury and traits of emotional intelligence and social desirability in Pakistani adolescents who made up a typical sample of the general community. For this purpose, 195 participants were selected from different hospitals and areas of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The non-suicidal self-injury student questionnaire, the trait emotional intelligence questionnaire (TEIQue-SF), and the social desirability scale (SDS-17) were used to collect data. According to the findings, people who were more socially desirable and have lower emotional intelligence traits were more likely to engage in NSSI. The results of this research provide insight into the intricate interactions among these factors and how they affect NSSI. Mental health practitioners can improve their capacity to recognize and assist people who are experiencing NSSI, thereby, supporting their well-being and recovery, by developing a deeper understanding of these aspects.

Exploring the relationship between burnout and emotional intelligence among academics and clinicians at King Saud University

BackgroundAcademics and clinicians are exposed to significant workload pressures and are at a high risk of stress and burnout.ObjectivesThis study aimed to examine the relationship between burnout and emotional intelligence (EI) by comparing and corelating burnout and EI scores among academics and clinicians against several factors.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, academics and clinicians at King Saud University and King Saud University Medical City and Affiliated Hospitals were invited to complete anonymous questionnaires: Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey and the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire Short Form. The collected data were analyzed using the SPSS software for descriptive studies, group comparisons, regression analyses, and Pearson's (r) correlation tests.ResultsStudy participants included 126 individuals (men = 65, 51.6%; women = 61, 48.4%). Of these, 65% were Saudi nationals and 35% were expatriates, and 76 were academics while 50 were clinicians. The mean (minimum to maximum) burnout total score was 55 ± 18.9 (8 to 97) and the global TEIQue-SF score ranged between 2.8 and 6.7 (5.04 ± 0.7). Burnout scores varied between departments and were higher among younger participants and non-Saudis. Age had a small direct correlation with self-control (r = .17, p = .05), and there was no statistically significant correlation with other EI factors. However, there was a moderate inverse correlation between age and emotional exhaustion (EE) (r = -0.33, p < 0.0001), and a small inverse correlation with depersonalization (DP) (r = -0.21, p = 0.02). T-tests demonstrated a statistically significant difference in EI factor "emotionality" among Saudis (5.2 ± .8) and non-Saudis (4.9 ± .8) (t124 = 2.2, p = 0.03), and for burnout subscales, there was a statistically significant difference in DP among Saudis (6.4 ± 4.8) and non-Saudis (8.5 ± 5.6), (p = 0.03). Moderate (r = -0.3, p = 0.01) and weak (r = -0.2, p = 0.05) negative correlations were found between EI factors and burnout subscales (EE, DP).ConclusionThis study confirmed an inverse relationship between burnout and EI scores among academics and clinicians. The findings suggest the need for introducing measures and implementing a system for early detection of burnout among staff and providing support to enhance EI and requisite care for those undergoing burnout episodes.

Identification of appropriate tools to gauge brain functions in a clinical setup of a developing country: A pilot study.

To identify the most appropriate tools to measure functions of the brain that can be utilized in the clinical setups of developing countries. This qualitative research with a three-step approach was carried out from January 2022 to May 2022 at the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Khyber Medical University, Pakistan. Firstly, literature was searched to identify main brain faculties, then interviews were conducted with regional field experts to identify appropriate scales for the selected functions. Lastly a rubric was filled using interview transcripts and literature. The identified functions were vision, hearing, cognition, motor and emotions. Based on the rubric the best tests were visual fields (17/24), pure tone audiometry (16/24), Mini-Mental State Exam (20/24), Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (18/24), Romberg's test (19/24) and Manual Muscle Testing (18/24). The clinicians in developing countries can utilize the visual fields, pure tone audiometry, Mini-Mental State Exam, Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire, Romberg's test and Manual Muscle Testing for most efficient, feasible, accurate and cost-effective measurement of brain functions.

Emotional intelligence: An important skill to learn now than ever

Emotional intelligence (EI) is defined as ability of an individual to perceive, understand, regulate, control and utilise emotions. EI is a relatively nascent concept from the 1900s that attempts to connect emotion to general intelligence. Several clinical studies and survey research have confirmed positive association between EI and optimal mental and physical health, overall well-being, and on-aggressive behaviours. In this review, a brief overview on evolutional theory of EI, various models associated with EI, methods of classifying measures, and comparing various EI measurement methods are described. Indeed, EI assessment measures such as Multifactor EI Scale, Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Tests, Self-report Test, Trait EI Questionnaire, Bar-On Emotional Quotient Inventory, The Situational Test of Emotional Management, The Situational Test of Emotional Understanding, Emotional and Social competence Inventory are also discussed. The key purpose of this review is to encapsulate important components of EI to audiences, reap the benefits of evaluating EI and implying attributes to improve their emotional health and general well-being.

Effects of Traffic and Road Contextual Language on Survey Design: A Comparison of Two Emotional Intelligence Scales

Research has found that emotional intelligence (EI) can predict dangerous driving behaviors. However, EI measures have not been explicitly designed for driving and there exists a need to develop an EI scale to better measure drivers’ EI relevant to driving situations. The objective of this study was to evaluate how adapting survey language to the driving context effected the predictive power of driver EI on dangerous driving. Two surveys were conducted, where the baseline survey used the original survey language and the second rephrased every question to provide driving specific context. The two EI scales used in both surveys were the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (TEIQue) and Genos EI. Correlation and regression analyses revealed that TEIQue, compared to Genos, has a stronger ability to assess drivers’ EI and predict dangerous behaviors. Changing language to the traffic context significantly improved model fit between driving behaviors and TEIQue, but not Genos.

Emotional intelligence among medical students in Sweden – a questionnaire study

BackgroundEmotional intelligence (EI), the ability to understand and regulate one’s and other’s emotions, has been linked to academic and clinical performance and stress management, making it an essential skill to develop during medical school. Nevertheless, uncertainty remains about the impact of medical education on EI, its association with sociodemographic factors, and the potential moderating role of gender. Therefore, this study aimed to explore levels of global EI among Swedish medical students based on their completed semesters while analyzing the potential moderator role of gender and identifying potential EI differences associated with age, gender, prior education, work experience, and previous experience working in a leadership position.MethodsThe participants were medical students in semesters 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 at a Swedish University. Participants answered the self-report Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire - Short Form (TEIQue-SF) and demographic questions. For each participant, the mean global trait EI was calculated (range 1–7), and differences were compared based on semesters and sociodemographic factors. In addition, we investigated the relationship between semester and EI scores with gender as a moderator.ResultsOf the 663 invited medical students, 429 (65%) responded, including 269 women (62.7%), 157 men (36.6%), and 3 identifying as others (0.7%). The participants had a mean global trait EI score of 5.33. Final-year students demonstrated significantly higher global trait EI scores than first-year students, and gender did not have a moderating effect across semesters. Furthermore, students in the age group 25–29 years showed higher EI scores compared to those in the age group 21–24 years, while there were no significant differences in EI scores for older students (≥ 30 years) compared to other age groups. Higher EI scores were also positively associated with previous work-and leadership experiences. Gender and previous education did not significantly impact EI scores.ConclusionsOur findings suggest that higher EI scores are associated with semesters of medical education, age, and previous work and leadership experience. Future longitudinal studies are needed to identify factors that could improve EI among medical students to design curricular activities aimed at supporting the EI of the next generation of physicians.

Exploring the trait emotional intelligence profiles of medical residents in Oman

PurposeEmotional intelligence (EI) can improve patient–doctor relationships, foster empathy, develop teamwork in the workplace, and boost communication skills. This study aims to determine whether a cohort of residents has different profiles to their demographic and EI.Design/methodology/approachA cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2017–2018 (n = 440). The Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire was used to measure EI. Cluster analysis was used to identify different profile groups.FindingsCluster analysis identified three clusters with different profiles. The residents in cluster A (n = 146, 33.2%) were older, more males, studying in their final year, and perceived lower EI. Cluster B (n = 184, 41.8%) were predominantly young females, more single, studying in year one, and perceived moderate EI. Cluster C (n = 110, 25.0%) were predominantly married females studying their year 1 in surgical and perceived higher EI.Research limitations/implicationsStudy limitations include respondent honesty, cross-sectional design, and lack of a comparison site. Including EI education can improve emotional regulation, well-being, and sociability and should be assessed as part of residents' development.Practical implicationsMedical residents differ in emotional profiles, with higher EI improving coping and problem-solving skills. EI training should be integrated into the medical curriculum, particularly given the high-stress levels and unique stressors of hospital practicums.Originality/valueThe study suggested that three groups of residents exist, and they differ in demographic, EI, and subscale levels. This study recommended that residents be taught EI-related concepts to help them develop their EI through training on emotionality, self-control, well-being, and sociability.

Correlates of dispositional flow and emotional intelligence: an exploratory study with ballet dancers

ABSTRACT This work explored the dynamics of trait emotional intelligence (EI) and dispositional flow in a sample of ballet dancers since research on these topics is scarce in the artistic domain. This study analyses whether EI correlates and predicts flow experiences and whether dancers’ experience influences their levels of EI and flow. One hundred and fifty-two Portuguese ballet dancers, mostly females (90.7%), aged 15–18 years-old (69.7%), and students (87.4%), answered the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire – Short Form (TEIQue SF), Dispositional Flow Scale (DFS2), a dance practice questionnaire and a sociodemographic questionnaire. The results confirmed the positive correlation between trait EI and flow (r = .43) and the predictive effect of dancers’ trait EI on their flow experiences (ß = .43). Moreover, differences on dancer’s trait EI and flow were found according to their experience. This study corroborates previous associations and reinforces research in the artistic domain as a privileged context of optimal human achievement.

INVESTIGATING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TRAIT EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, ENGLISH SELF-EFFICACYAND ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACHIEVEMENT OF UNDERGRADUATE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS AT AN ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY IN PAKISTAN

Trait emotional intelligence (trait EI) is learners’ self-perceived emotion and recognizes the inherent natural emotional experience whereas English self-efficacy (ESE) is the understanding of context-specific English language use to communicate with others. Together these socio-affective cognitive beliefs can impact English language learners (ELLs) abilities. This significant relationship is developed on the notion of learners as social subjects and their cognitive processes which will reshape their interactive learning experiences. The present study investigated the relationship between Pakistani tertiary-level ELLs’ trait EI and ESE with ELLs’ English language achievement (ELA). The study employed a quantitative correlational research design involving a nonprobability homogenous convenience sampling technique. Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire and Questionnaire of English Self-efficacy (QESE) were administered to collect data from 357 (Male = 127, Female = 230) undergraduate ELLs. Descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analysis were run using SPSS version-22 (2013) to draw results. The results revealed a statistically insignificant relationship between the trait EI and English language achievement. QESE was also negatively correlated with English language achievement.

Effects of emotional intelligence on dangerous driving: a comparison between commercial and non-commercial drivers

ABSTRACT Drivers with a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) experience higher rates of fatal and serious injury crashes compared to non-commercial drivers. Emotional Intelligence (EI) has shown to be a significant predictor of dangerous driving among non-commercial drivers. However, there is limited research investigating EI within commercial drivers. This paper investigates the relationship between drivers’ EI and dangerous driving behaviors, and how this differs between commercial (N = 595) and non-commercial (N = 615) drivers. A survey was conducted, where EI was measured using Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire, and risky driving using Dula Dangerous Driving Questionnaire. Analyses confirmed (1) commercial drivers have lower EI than non-commercial (ANCOVA, p < .01); (2) commercial drivers are more likely to report more dangerous driving behaviors (MANCOVA, p < .01); and (3) lower EI is associated with increased dangerous driving, and these effects are strongest amongst commercial drivers (linear regression, p < .001). Promoting and improving EI can help prevent dangerous driving and reduce crash risk.

Perilaku Phubbing dengan Kecerdasan Emosional Remaja pada Remaja SMA

Background: The phenomenon of phubbing is often found where a person is too engrossed on his smartphone so they don't care about the other person they are interacting with. The impact of this phubbing behavior makes a person unable to control his emotions and has emotional feelings that change easily because he feels that he has been controlled by his smartphone. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the characteristics of the respondents and phubbing behavior with the emotional intelligence of adolescents. Methods: This research is a quantitative study with a correlational analytic approach. The sampling method was carried out using a stratified random sampling technique. The population of this study was 781 students, sample are 108 students. The independent variable is individual characteristics and phubbing behavior, the dependent variable is emotional intelligence. Data collection using the Generic Scale of Phubbing (GSP) questionnaire and the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire Adolescent Short Form (TEIQue-ASF). Data Analysis are Chi-Square, Mann Whitney, and Spearman Correlation with a significance level of α = 0.05. Results: 53.7% of respondents had phubbing at a moderate level and 56.5% of respondents had moderate emotional intelligence. There is a significant relationship between phubbing behavior and adolescent emotional intelligence (p=0.004), but there is no significant relationship between gender and age with emotional intelligence (p&gt;0.05). Conclusion: There is a relationship between phubbing behavior and emotional intelligence, but there is no relationship between the characteristics of the respondents and emotional intelligence. In order to maintain adolescent emotional intelligence, adolescents need to avoid phubbing behavior when interacting or communicating with friends

A network analysis of relationships between the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire Short Form (TEIQue-SF) and the Big Five personality traits in Italian workers

This study investigated the relationship between the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire Short Form (TEIQue-SF) and the ten facets of the Big Five Questionnaire (BFQ) via network analysis. The TEIQue-SF and the BFQ were administered to 751 Italian workers. Both centrality indexes (Expected Influence and Node Predictability) and bridge dimensions were calculated. Stability and accuracy were also checked to ensure the reliability of the findings. The BFQ facets of Perseverance (Consciousness) had the highest centrality while Emotion control (Emotion stability, the opposite of Neuroticism) showed high centrality. Among TEIQue-SF dimensions, Sociability followed by Emotionality and Self-Control had high centrality. TEIQue-SF Emotionality and Sociability had a bridge function. Both TEIQue-SF Emotionality and Sociability and both BFQ Perseverance and Emotion control are relevant in linking emotional intelligence and personality traits. Although further studies are needed, the network analysis represents a promising approach in providing a more detailed analysis of the relationships between dimensions of emotional intelligence and facets of personality traits in workers.

Videoconferencing analytic psychodrama in treating young adults' psychological suffering: preliminary results.

The study aims to explore the effects that videoconferencing Analytic Psychodrama (AP) has on the psychological wellbeing and emotional competence of young adults who are suffering from mental health problems. Twenty-two undergraduate students, asking for help at the Psychological Counselling Service of the University of Bologna for anxiety-depressive problems, took part in the three online groups that met weekly from October 2020 to July 2021. The Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation Outcome Measure, the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire Short Form, the Toronto Alexithymia Scale, the Interpersonal Reactivity Index, and the Group Climate Questionnaire were used as test-retest questionnaires for clinical outcomes, emotional competence, and group climate evaluations. There was a statistically significant difference between the pre-test and 10-month scores for patients in clinical outcomes. Alexithymia significantly decreased and emotional intelligence and group engagement increased post-intervention. Videoconferencing AP sounds promising for alleviating psychological problems and to improve young adults' emotional competence.