Relationship between emotional intelligence and aggression: A systematic review |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Basic Psychology, University of Malaga, Spain;2. Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment, University of Malaga, Spain;3. Department of Basic Psychology, University of Malaga, Spain;1. Deakin University, School of Psychology, Waterfront Campus, Geelong 3220, Victoria, Australia;2. Department for Correctional Services, South Australia, Australia;3. Coventry University, UK;1. Centre de recherche de l''Institut Universitaire en Santé Mentale de Montréal, 7401 Hochelaga, Montréal, Québec, Canada, H1N 3M5;2. École de criminologie, Université de Montréal, Pavillon Lionel-Groulx, 3150 Jean-Brillant, Montréal, Québec, Canada, H3T 1N8;1. School of Criminology, University of Montreal, Canada;2. Institut Philippe-Pinel, Montreal, Canada;3. International Center for Comparative Criminology, Montreal, Canada;1. Centre for Forensic and Family Psychology, Division of Psychiatry and Applied Psychology, The University of Nottingham, Yang Fujia Building (Floor B), Jubilee Campus, Nottingham NG8 1BB, United Kingdom;2. Birmingham City University, United Kingdom |
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| Abstract: | Emotional intelligence (EI), defined as a set of abilities for perceiving, using, understanding, and managing emotions, has been associated with a better psychosocial adjustment. Empirical studies have found a positive relationship of EI with social function and a negative one with conflicts in social relationships. The purpose of this study was to systematically review available evidence on the relationship between EI and aggression. PubMed, PsycINFO and Scopus were searched for relevant articles in English and Spanish, and 19 eligible studies were identified. Together, these studies provide strong evidence that emotional abilities and aggressive behavior are negatively related: people with higher EI show less aggression. This relationship appears to be consistent across ages (from childhood to adulthood), cultures, types of aggression, and EI measures. Few studies have assessed EI using ability tests, and none of the eligible studies was longitudinal or experimental. These findings are discussed in relation to future research on aggression and strategies to prevent and manage it based on EI. |
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