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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Extensive research connects cognitive intelligence and personality traits to criminal behavior.
  • The role of emotional intelligence (EI) in understanding criminal behavior remains less explored.
  • This study investigates the relationship between EI and criminal conduct.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the correlation between emotional intelligence and criminal behavior in Egyptian adults.
  • To determine if EI levels differ between offenders and non-offenders.
  • To explore how EI varies across different types of criminal offenses.

Main Methods:

  • Administered the Bar-On Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i) to 100 male offenders (theft, drug dealing, murder) and 100 non-offenders.
  • Compared EI scores between the offender and non-offender groups.
  • Analyzed EI variations based on the severity of the criminal offense.

Main Results:

  • Offenders demonstrated significantly lower overall emotional intelligence compared to non-offenders.
  • Emotional intelligence levels decreased proportionally with the severity of the crime.
  • Lowest EI scores were observed in individuals convicted of murder, followed by drug dealing, and then theft.

Conclusions:

  • Emotional intelligence is a potential factor differentiating offenders from non-offenders.
  • The findings support theories linking indirect aggression to higher social intelligence demands compared to direct aggression.
  • Forensic intervention programs should incorporate emotional intelligence training, especially for individuals involved in violent crimes.