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Brain Imaging Investigation of the Memory-Enhancing Effect of Emotion

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Trait emotional intelligence and disposition for forgiveness.

Daniela Carvalho¹, Félix Neto, Stella Mavroveli

¹Department of Psychology, Universidade Portucalense. damflask@upt.pt

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Trait emotional intelligence is linked to a greater tendency to forgive and less negative emotions. Higher emotional intelligence in students correlated with more positive affect and less resentment.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Social Psychology

Background:

Emotional intelligence (EI) is a key psychological construct.
Forgiveness is a crucial interpersonal process influencing well-being.
The interplay between EI, forgiveness, and emotional states requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the association between trait emotional intelligence and disposition for forgiveness.
To examine the relationship between emotional intelligence and affect (positive and negative emotions).

Main Methods:

A sample of 268 Portuguese students participated.
Participants completed self-report measures assessing trait emotional intelligence, disposition to forgive, and affect.
Statistical analyses were used to examine the relationships between these variables.

Main Results:

Trait emotional intelligence scores were negatively associated with lasting resentment.
Trait emotional intelligence scores were negatively associated with negative affect.
Trait emotional intelligence scores were positively associated with positive affect.

Conclusions:

Higher trait emotional intelligence is associated with a greater disposition for forgiveness.
Emotional intelligence significantly influences an individual's affective state, promoting positivity and reducing negativity.