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Prospective examination of adolescent emotional intelligence and post-traumatic growth during and after COVID-19 lockdown.
Tang, Wanjie; Yan, Zhouxingyu; Lu, Yi; Xu, Jiuping.
  • Tang W; Mental Health Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Institute of Emergency Management and Post-disaster Reconstruction, Business School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
  • Yan Z; South Kent School, CT, United States.
  • Lu Y; Institute of Emergency Management and Post-disaster Reconstruction, Business School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
  • Xu J; Institute of Emergency Management and Post-disaster Reconstruction, Business School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China. Electronic address: xujiuping@scu.edu.cn.
J Affect Disord ; 309: 368-374, 2022 07 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1804391
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES:

While there have been some studies examining the post-traumatic growth (PTG) responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, few have been longitudinal studies exploring the changes over time or examining the underlying psychological PTG mechanisms. This study examined whether baseline perceived emotional intelligence (EI) predicted PTG through self-esteem and emotional regulation (ER) in a five-month follow-up study conducted on Chinese adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

METHODS:

Validated measures were completed by 2090 participants, which assessed both the perceived EI and the PTG 1 month after a nationwide lockdown in China, with 1609 of these participating in the follow-up five months later. Structural equation models (SEM) were then used to explore the paths between the variables.

RESULTS:

As hypothesized, the follow-up survey found that the baseline perceived EI predicted PTG, ER, and self-esteem outcomes. The SEM analyses also revealed that self-esteem and ER significantly mediated the association between EI and PTG.

LIMITATIONS:

Studies of three or more waves may be more suitable for longitudinal mediation analyses. Self-assessment reports may have subjective effects.

CONCLUSIONS:

It was concluded that perceived EI might improve PTG in adolescents following the COVID-19 pandemic, and self-esteem and ER program training could be helpful in promoting PTG.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Posttraumatic Growth, Psychological / COVID-19 Type of study: Cohort study / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Adolescent / Humans Language: English Journal: J Affect Disord Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.jad.2022.04.129

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Posttraumatic Growth, Psychological / COVID-19 Type of study: Cohort study / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Adolescent / Humans Language: English Journal: J Affect Disord Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.jad.2022.04.129