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  • Behavioral Science
  • Mental Health Research

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  • Growing interest in emotional intelligence (EI) and behavioral addictions (BAs).
  • Challenges exist in defining and measuring EI and BAs.
  • Need for a comprehensive review of the EI-BA relationship.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing literature on the relationship between EI and BAs.
  • To identify research gaps and inform future study designs.
  • To explore EI's role in technology-related BAs, internet gaming disorder, eating disorders, and compulsive buying.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search (2013-2024) across five databases.
  • 43 articles identified and analyzed.
  • PRISMA 2020 guidelines followed for reporting.

Main Results:

  • Emotional intelligence is negatively correlated with behavioral addictions.
  • EI moderates and mediates the link between BAs and negative outcomes (e.g., depression, suicidal ideation).
  • Findings discussed across technology addiction, gaming disorder, eating disorders, and compulsive buying.

Conclusions:

  • Summarizes current research and debates on EI and BAs.
  • Highlights the need for theoretical and methodological clarity regarding EI models (trait vs. ability).
  • Proposes roadmaps for more accurate future research outcomes.