ArticleBMC psychology2025
Examining the links between sense of belonging, conflict resolution skills, emotional intelligence, and life satisfaction in Chinese universities.
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- Existential distress and social alienation in adolescents with allergic rhinitis: the serial mediating roles of psychological inflexibility and experiential avoidance.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Understanding the psychology of Filipino athletes through emotional intelligence and conflict behaviors.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundThis study explores the interrelationships among emotional intelligence, conflict resolution skills, sense of belonging, and life satisfaction among university students in Mainland China. Drawing from Baumeister and Leary's theory of belongingness, this research examines both the direct and indirect effects of emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills on life satisfaction, with sense of belonging serving as a mediator.
methodsA sample of 369 university students completed validated self-report measures assessing emotional intelligence, conflict resolution skills, sense of belonging, and life satisfaction during the 2023-2024 academic year. Structural equation modeling was used to test the hypothesized relationships.
resultsThe results revealed significant positive direct effects of both emotional intelligence (β = 0.32, p <.01) and conflict resolution skills (β = 0.27, p <.01) on life satisfaction. Additionally, sense of belonging significantly mediated the effects of both emotional intelligence (β = 0.19, p <.01) and conflict resolution skills (β = 0.18, p <.01) on life satisfaction, underscoring the importance of social integration in student well-being.
conclusionThe findings suggest that students with higher emotional intelligence and effective conflict resolution skills experience greater life satisfaction, partly due to an enhanced sense of belonging. These results have significant theoretical and practical implications for educational institutions aiming to foster student well-being by advocating for interventions that promote emotional intelligence, conflict resolution skills, and a supportive, inclusive campus environment.
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