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Pablo Molina Moreno1, María Del Mar Simón Márquez1, María Del Carmen Pérez-Fuentes1
1Department of Psychology, University of Almería, 04120 Almeria, Spain.
European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education
|November 26, 2025
Summary
This study on secondary students found an intervention improved emotion use but not resilience, emotional intelligence, self-esteem, or assertiveness. More holistic development programs are needed for adolescents.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Education
Background:
- Adolescent mental and emotional health is crucial for academic success and well-being.
- Personal competencies like resilience, emotional intelligence, self-esteem, and assertiveness are protective factors against social exclusion and mood disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate an intervention program designed to enhance personal competencies in secondary education students.
- To assess the impact of the program on resilience, emotional intelligence, self-esteem, and assertiveness.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-intervention assessments was used.
- 36 first-year secondary students participated, completing validated scales for resilience, emotional intelligence, self-esteem, and assertiveness.
Main Results:
- Positive associations were found among the target competencies at both assessment points.
- The intervention significantly increased emotion use but did not significantly alter resilience, emotional intelligence, self-esteem, or assertiveness.
- A negative correlation emerged between self-esteem and appraisal of others' emotions post-intervention.
Conclusions:
- While the intervention enhanced emotion use, its impact on other personal competencies was limited, suggesting a need for more comprehensive adolescent development programs.
- Promoting personal competencies in secondary students is vital for preventing negative mental health and behavioral outcomes.
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