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Relationships between Exercise as a Mood Regulation Strategy and Trait Emotional Intelligence
Dharmendra Solanki1, Andrew M Lane
1University of Wolverhampton, UK.
Asian Journal of Sports Medicine
|March 1, 2012
Summary
Higher emotional intelligence is linked to believing exercise can improve mood. Individuals using exercise for mood regulation report greater emotional intelligence.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Exercise Science
- Emotional Intelligence Research
Background:
- Emotional intelligence (EI) influences emotional regulation.
- Exercise is a common strategy for mood enhancement.
- The link between EI and exercise-based mood regulation requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the association between trait emotional intelligence and beliefs about exercise-induced mood enhancement.
- To explore how emotional intelligence relates to the use of exercise for mood regulation.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 315 participants.
- Self-report measures assessed trait emotional intelligence and exercise-mood regulation beliefs.
Main Results:
- A significant positive correlation was found between emotional intelligence and the belief that exercise can regulate mood (r = 0.45, P < 0.01).
Conclusions:
- Exercise for mood regulation is significantly associated with higher emotional intelligence.
- Individuals who strategically use exercise to improve their mood tend to exhibit higher levels of emotional intelligence.
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