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Unveiling the associations between conscientiousness and emotional intelligence in Paralympic athletes

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study investigates the association between conscientiousness and emotional intelligence (EI) in Paralympic athletes. A sample of 274 athletes (190 male, 84 female) was analyzed using the Schutte EI Scale and a Conscientiousness scale from the Big Five Personality Traits. Results indicated a significant positive relationship between EI and conscientiousness, with EI explaining 28% of the variance in conscientiousness (p < 0.05). Specifically, optimism and mood regulation demonstrated a high positive correlation with conscientiousness (r = 0.501), while assessing feelings showed a moderate positive correlation (r = 0.391), and using feelings revealed a low positive correlation (r = 0.120). Gender-based analysis revealed that female athletes scored significantly higher in emotional usage. These findings suggest that promoting EI in Paralympic athletes could enhance conscientiousness, potentially benefiting their resilience and psychological stability. Future research should explore longitudinal designs to examine these associations further.

Source: Frontiers in Psychology

DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1477410

Authors: Murat Sarikabak, Mert Ayranci, Ilimdar Yalcin, Laurentiu-Gabriel Talaghir, Cristina-Corina Bentea

Institutions: Bartin University, Hitit Üniversitesi, Bingöl University, "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati

Language: English

Topic: Emotional Intelligence and Performance

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,295