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The relationship between childhood sleep, emotional intelligence and Body Mass Index in school aged children

Eftychia Ferentinou1, Ioannis Koutelekos1, Evangelos Dousis1

  • 1Faculty of Nursing, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece.

AIMS Public Health
|April 18, 2025
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Higher emotional intelligence in children is linked to better sleep and healthier weight. This highlights the importance of emotional well-being and sleep hygiene for preventing childhood obesity.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Child Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Childhood obesity is a growing global health issue.
  • Sleep duration and quality are recognized as key factors in obesity risk.
  • Emotional intelligence (EI) is being explored for its role in health and weight management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between sleep patterns, emotional intelligence, and Body Mass Index (BMI) in school-aged children.
  • To understand how EI influences sleep and weight status in children.
  • To identify potential targets for childhood obesity prevention.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 614 school-aged children (8-12 years) participated.
  • Data collected included emotional intelligence scores, sleep duration and quality, and BMI measurements.
  • Statistical analysis was used to examine correlations among these variables.

Main Results:

  • Significant correlations were found between emotional intelligence, sleep patterns, and BMI.
  • Higher EI scores were associated with better sleep quality and duration.
  • Higher EI scores correlated with healthier BMI levels (p ≤ 0.001).

Conclusions:

  • Emotional intelligence plays a significant role in children's sleep patterns and BMI.
  • Promoting EI and good sleep hygiene is crucial for childhood obesity prevention.
  • Further research is needed to understand mechanisms and develop interventions.

Keywords:
body mass indexchildhoodchildhood obesityemotional intelligencesleep

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