ISSN: 2167-1044
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Kelly Walraven
Canada
Research Article
Emotional Intelligence of Youth Accessing Residential and Day Treatment Programs: Association with Psychological and Interpersonal Difficulties
Author(s): Michèle Preyde, Kelly Walraven, Nicole Karki and Sean Flaherty
Michèle Preyde, Kelly Walraven, Nicole Karki and Sean Flaherty
Background: Youth with emotional and behavioural problems often experience ongoing mental health challenges placing them at risk for less than optimal attainment of scholastic and occupational goals. Emotional intelligence (EI) has consistently been associated with good mental health (Martins et al.). The purpose for this study was to explore EI in a sample of youth with emotional and behavioural problems severe enough to warrant residential or day treatment. A second purpose was to explore the relationship of EI with psychological and interpersonal difficulties.
Methods: Cross-sectional surveys were administered to youth accessing residential and day mental health treatment programs.
Results: Thirty youth (mean age 15.30 years, SD1.64; 70% female) reported low Global EI (Total sum 123.00, SD 22.4), and interperson.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-1044.1000207