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Emotional Intelligence and Perceived Social Support: Its Relationship with Subjective Well-Being
Sergio Hidalgo-Fuentes1,2, Isabel Martínez-Álvarez3, María Josefa Sospedra-Baeza4
1Department of Basic Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Speech Therapy, Universitat de València, Av. Blasco Ibáñez, 21, 46100 Valencia, Spain.
Emotional intelligence and social support significantly predict psychological well-being, including life satisfaction and happiness. Developing these areas enhances overall well-being in individuals.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Positive Psychology
- Mental Well-being
Background:
- Individual well-being is a central focus in psychological research.
- Understanding factors influencing life satisfaction and happiness is crucial for promoting well-being.
- Emotional intelligence and social support are recognized as key contributors to psychological health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the predictive power of emotional intelligence on life satisfaction and happiness.
- To examine the role of perceived social support in predicting life satisfaction and happiness.
- To analyze the combined influence of emotional intelligence and social support on subjective well-being.
Main Methods:
- A quantitative study involving 380 psychology students.
- Utilized validated scales: Trait Meta Mood Scale, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, Satisfaction with Life Scale, and Subjective Happiness Scale.
- Statistical analysis to determine the predictive relationships between variables.
Main Results:
- Emotional intelligence demonstrated a significant positive relationship with both subjective happiness and life satisfaction.
- Perceived social support was also found to be a significant predictor of subjective happiness and life satisfaction.
- Both constructs collectively contribute to explaining variance in individuals' well-being.
Conclusions:
- Emotional intelligence and social support are vital components for enhancing psychological well-being.
- Interventions aimed at improving emotional intelligence skills and fostering social networks are recommended for young adults.
- These findings underscore the importance of a holistic approach to mental health that includes social and emotional development.
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