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Isabel Mercader-Rubio1, Nieves Gutiérrez Ángel1, Nieves Fátima Oropesa Ruiz1
1Departamento de Psicología, Universidad de Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain.
Emotional intelligence in student athletes predicts psychological needs for autonomy and competence. This highlights the importance of emotional intelligence in sports science education for student well-being.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sports Science Education
Background:
- Emotional intelligence (EI) is crucial for student well-being.
- Motivational mediators like autonomy and competence are key to student engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the relationship between emotional intelligence and motivational mediators in physical activity and sports science students.
- To investigate how EI influences psychological needs satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- Structural equation modeling was used.
- A sample of university students in sports science degrees was analyzed.
Main Results:
- Emotional intelligence significantly predicts the satisfaction of psychological needs for autonomy and competence.
- A relationship was identified between emotional intelligence and motivational mediators in student athletes.
Conclusions:
- Emotional intelligence positively impacts student athletes' psychological needs.
- Integrating emotional intelligence education in university classrooms can enhance psychosocial development and well-being.
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