THE EFFECT OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE INTERVENTION ON IMPROVING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE SKILLS & SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT AMONG ADOLESCENTS WITH BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS
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2025-03-20
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Eghbaria, Sabreen
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An-Najah National University
Abstract
This study aims to test how an emotional intelligence intervention affects emotional intelligence abilities and social adjustment in adolescents with behavioral disorders. Using a pre-post intervention design, the impact of a 12-week emotional intelligence program aimed at improving emotional regulation, empathy, and social skills was evaluated. Participants were drawn at random from schools and allocated to one of two groups: intervention or control. The Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (TEIQue) was used to assess emotional intelligence and social adjustment at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up. The results show or interpretate that the emotional intelligence intervention improved emotional intelligence skills and social adjustment in adolescents with behavioral disorders in a very significant way. The intervention highly improved emotional regulation, empathy, and pleasantness in adolescents. Furthermore, the intervention improved the participants' overall social adjustment, which included social competence, social problems, and social withdrawal. These beneficial changes have been maintained at the follow-up, confirming the intervention's long-term advantages\positivity. According to the study's findings, adolescents with behavioral disorders may possibly get benefit from emotional intelligence therapies that improve their social adjustment and emotional intelligence. Therefore, the study helps guide the development of targeted therapies that concentrate on improving the social and emotional outcomes of these individuals specifically. It also highlights the use of addressing social skills and emotional control in the treatment of adolescents with behavioral issues. The study's conclusions may have far-reaching implications for parents, teachers, mental health professionals, and anyone who engage with adolescents who exhibit behavioral problems. Additionally, the study can contribute to the expanding body of knowledge regarding emotional intelligence therapies and how well they work to enhance social and psychological functioning.