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SynthesisBMC psychology2024

Exploring emotional intelligence in children using the trait emotional intelligence questionnaire: a systematic review.

Zeynep Özal, Federica Ambrosini, Roberta Biolcati, Elena Trombini, Stella Mavroveli, Giacomo Mancini

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Synthesis in BMC psychology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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7 citing papers in PubMed.

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  6. Trait Emotional Intelligence and Children's Eating Practices.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

Zeynep ÖzalDepartment of Education Studies "G.M. Bertin", Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy. zeynep.ozal2@unibo.it.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0006-4784-0543
Federica AmbrosiniDepartment of Education Studies "G.M. Bertin", Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8845-4346
Roberta BiolcatiDepartment of Education Studies "G.M. Bertin", Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5584-1996
Elena TrombiniDepartment of Psychology "R. Canestrari", Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3466-0974
Stella MavroveliDepartment of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK.
Giacomo ManciniDepartment of Education Studies "G.M. Bertin", Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5015-5578

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMeasuring psychological constructs in children presents unique challenges, as careful consideration of children's cognitive and socioemotional development is needed. The Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire-Child Form (TEIQue-CF) was developed within the theoretical underpinnings of trait Emotional Intelligence theory and is predicated on primary aged children. This review aims to systematize the scientific literature on the TEIQue-CF, its corresponding short form, the TEIQue-CSF and the translated versions of these tools to identify the key outcomes predicted by these forms in children aged 8-13 years.

methodA search was conducted in Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and APA PsycArticles in June 2024. This review was guided by the latest version of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.

resultsConducted search identified 40 studies that investigated child emotional intelligence measured via TEIQue child forms. The key findings cover several topics related to the emotional aspects of children's personalities, such as their intra- and interpersonal relationships, school life, cognition, and creativity.

conclusionsThis systematic review revealed that trait Emotional Intelligence measured via the TEIQue child forms provide reliable results and is valid, as it has been linked to key childhood variables. This review also provides guidance for future research on the topic of trait Emotional Intelligence in children by highlighting current research limitations to avoid the likelihood of misleading research findings.

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Emotional IntelligenceAdolescentChildHumansSurveys and QuestionnairesChildrenSelf-efficacySocioemotional developmentTrait emotional intelligenceTrait emotional intelligence questionnaire child form

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PMCPMC11523793

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