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The relationship between emotional intelligence and optimism: A meta-analysis.

Sarah L Glassie¹, Nicola S Schutte¹

¹School of Psychology, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia.

International Journal of Psychology : Journal International De Psychologie

|January 12, 2024

Summary

Higher emotional intelligence (EI) is linked to greater optimism and positive life outcomes. This meta-analysis of 6889 participants confirms EI is a foundation for optimism, impacting mental and physical health.

Keywords:

Emotional intelligence Meta‐analysis Optimism

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Psychology
Health Psychology
Positive Psychology

Background:

Optimism, the general expectation of positive future events, is linked to improved mental and physical health outcomes.
These benefits include reduced depression, enhanced immune function, and lower mortality rates.
Emotional intelligence (EI), characterized by adaptive emotional functioning, is hypothesized as a potential foundation for optimism.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically evaluate the empirical relationship between emotional intelligence and optimism.
To quantify the association across diverse populations and study designs.

Main Methods:

A meta-analysis was conducted, synthesizing data from 25 independent samples.
The total participant pool comprised 6889 individuals.
The association between EI and optimism was statistically analyzed.

Main Results:

A significant positive association was found between higher emotional intelligence and greater optimism.
The weighted effect size (r) for this relationship was 0.35 (p < .001).
Factors such as measurement methods and participant nationality were identified as moderators of the effect size.

Conclusions:

Emotional intelligence is a significant predictor of optimism.
Findings support the role of EI as a foundational element for optimistic outlooks.
Results have implications for developing interventions within positive psychology to foster optimism and well-being.