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Personality, emotional intelligence and exercise.

Donald H Saklofske1, Elizabeth J Austin, Betty A Rohr

  • 1Division of Applied Psychology, Faculty of Education, University of Calgary, Canada.

Journal of Health Psychology
|October 25, 2007
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This study found that higher emotional intelligence (EI) and extraversion correlate with more exercise behavior, while neuroticism is linked to less. EI acts as a bridge, influencing how personality affects exercise habits.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Science
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • Understanding the psychological factors influencing exercise behavior is crucial for public health.
  • Personality traits and emotional intelligence (EI) are recognized as potential determinants of health-related actions.
  • Previous research has explored these links, but the mediating role of EI requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the associations between personality traits, self-reported emotional intelligence (EI), exercise attitudes, and exercise behavior.
  • To examine the mediating role of EI in the relationship between personality and exercise behavior among university students.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 497 Canadian undergraduates completed self-report measures of personality, EI, exercise attitudes, and exercise behavior.

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  • Statistical analyses, including structural equation modeling, were employed to test the proposed associations and mediation models.

    • Main Results:

    • A positive attitude towards exercise was negatively associated with Neuroticism but not significantly with other personality traits or EI.
    • Exercise behavior demonstrated positive associations with Extraversion and EI, and a negative association with Neuroticism.
    • Structural equation modeling confirmed that EI significantly mediated the relationship between personality traits (Extraversion, Neuroticism) and exercise behavior.

    Conclusions:

    • Emotional intelligence plays a mediating role in how personality influences exercise behavior, suggesting it functions partly as a coping mechanism.
    • These findings highlight the importance of considering both personality and EI in interventions aimed at promoting physical activity.
    • Further research could explore the practical applications of enhancing EI to improve exercise adherence.