Trait and ability emotional intelligence as predictors of alcohol consumption in adolescents

Past studies have suggested that emotional intelligence (EI) is a new construct that may help to explain alcohol abuse. This study is one of the first to examine the predictive capacity of both trait and ability EI, based on the Mayer and Salovey model, with regards to distinct variables of alcohol...

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Published in:Psicothema 2019-08, Vol.31 (3), p.292-297
Main Authors: Gonzalez-Yubero, Sara, Martin, Raquel Palomera, Lazaro-Visa, Susana
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Alcohol
Alcohol Drinking - epidemiology
Alcohol Drinking - psychology
Alcohol use
Binge Drinking - psychology
Child
Cross-Sectional Studies
Emotional Intelligence
Emotions
Female
Humans
Male
Models, Psychological
Regression Analysis
Self Report
Spain - epidemiology
Teenagers
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Summary:Past studies have suggested that emotional intelligence (EI) is a new construct that may help to explain alcohol abuse. This study is one of the first to examine the predictive capacity of both trait and ability EI, based on the Mayer and Salovey model, with regards to distinct variables of alcohol consumption in an adolescent population. A survey was conducted on 844 school children who completed a self-report and performance-based EI test, as well as a selection of items on alcohol consumption. Regression analyses revealed that trait EI was the most predictive. Clarity and emotional Repair showed significant negative correlations with alcohol consumption, as opposed to emotional Attention. Likewise, the abilities of Perceiving and Using emotions were found to be protective factors for consumption in schoolchildren. The results suggest that trait and ability EI are complementary dimensions that may help in the understanding and intervention of alcohol abuse in adolescents. The results are discussed in the EI research context, as well as their educational implications and future research lines.
ISSN:0214-9915
1886-144X
DOI:10.7334/psicothema2018.315