The role of emotional intelligence and gender in the relationship between implicit theories of emotions and aggression: moderated mediation model in young individuals

Aggression is a widespread problem among young individuals and has far-reaching consequences for society. Using a mediation model approach, this research seeks to delve into the impact of implicit theories of emotions and the ability emotional intelligence on aggressive behaviour. 608 Spanish studen...

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Main Authors: Raquel Gómez-Leal, Pablo Fernández-Berrocal, Luísa Faria, Ana Costa, Rosario Cabello
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:International Journal of Adolescence and Youth
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/02673843.2024.2363352
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author Raquel Gómez-Leal
Pablo Fernández-Berrocal
Luísa Faria
Ana Costa
Rosario Cabello
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description Aggression is a widespread problem among young individuals and has far-reaching consequences for society. Using a mediation model approach, this research seeks to delve into the impact of implicit theories of emotions and the ability emotional intelligence on aggressive behaviour. 608 Spanish students (9 and 18 aged) (Mage = 14.07; SD = 2.64; 46.4% boys) completed the Implicit Theories of Emotion Scale, The Botín Foundation’s Emotional Intelligence Test for Adolescents, and The Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire. We found that individuals who possess incremental implicit theories of emotion tend to exhibit lower levels of aggression and higher levels of emotional intelligence. A noteworthy finding is that emotional intelligence mediates the relationship between implicit theories of emotions and aggressive behaviour. Additionally, the link between implicit theories of emotions and emotional intelligence and aggression is moderated by gender. These findings have significant implications for clinical practice, informing the development of targeted intervention programs to prevent aggression.
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spelling doaj-art-356b5dd3aaa34b278c49c07001c68f272025-08-20T02:19:36ZengTaylor & Francis GroupInternational Journal of Adolescence and Youth0267-38432164-45272024-12-0129110.1080/02673843.2024.2363352The role of emotional intelligence and gender in the relationship between implicit theories of emotions and aggression: moderated mediation model in young individualsRaquel Gómez-Leal0Pablo Fernández-Berrocal1Luísa Faria2Ana Costa3Rosario Cabello4Department of Basic Psychology, University of Málaga, Malaga, SpainDepartment of Basic Psychology, University of Málaga, Malaga, SpainFaculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, PortugalCentre for Philosophical and Humanistic Studies, Portuguese Catholic University, Braga, PortugalDepartment of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Málaga, Malaga, SpainAggression is a widespread problem among young individuals and has far-reaching consequences for society. Using a mediation model approach, this research seeks to delve into the impact of implicit theories of emotions and the ability emotional intelligence on aggressive behaviour. 608 Spanish students (9 and 18 aged) (Mage = 14.07; SD = 2.64; 46.4% boys) completed the Implicit Theories of Emotion Scale, The Botín Foundation’s Emotional Intelligence Test for Adolescents, and The Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire. We found that individuals who possess incremental implicit theories of emotion tend to exhibit lower levels of aggression and higher levels of emotional intelligence. A noteworthy finding is that emotional intelligence mediates the relationship between implicit theories of emotions and aggressive behaviour. Additionally, the link between implicit theories of emotions and emotional intelligence and aggression is moderated by gender. These findings have significant implications for clinical practice, informing the development of targeted intervention programs to prevent aggression.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/02673843.2024.2363352Implicit theories of emotionsemotional intelligenceaggressiongenderyouth
spellingShingle Raquel Gómez-Leal
Pablo Fernández-Berrocal
Luísa Faria
Ana Costa
Rosario Cabello
The role of emotional intelligence and gender in the relationship between implicit theories of emotions and aggression: moderated mediation model in young individuals
International Journal of Adolescence and Youth
Implicit theories of emotions
emotional intelligence
aggression
gender
youth
title The role of emotional intelligence and gender in the relationship between implicit theories of emotions and aggression: moderated mediation model in young individuals
title_full The role of emotional intelligence and gender in the relationship between implicit theories of emotions and aggression: moderated mediation model in young individuals
title_fullStr The role of emotional intelligence and gender in the relationship between implicit theories of emotions and aggression: moderated mediation model in young individuals
title_full_unstemmed The role of emotional intelligence and gender in the relationship between implicit theories of emotions and aggression: moderated mediation model in young individuals
title_short The role of emotional intelligence and gender in the relationship between implicit theories of emotions and aggression: moderated mediation model in young individuals
title_sort role of emotional intelligence and gender in the relationship between implicit theories of emotions and aggression moderated mediation model in young individuals
topic Implicit theories of emotions
emotional intelligence
aggression
gender
youth
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/02673843.2024.2363352
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