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ReviewChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Emotional Intelligence-Based Interventions in Individuals with ADHD: Systematic Review.

Sandro Gabrieli, Faustino Andrés-Pérez, Lluna Maria Bru-Luna, Manuel Martí-Vilar

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Review in Children (Basel, Switzerland), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Sandro GabrieliDepartment of Basic Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Speech Therapy, Universitat de València, 46010 Valencia, Spain.
Faustino Andrés-PérezDepartment of Basic Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Speech Therapy, Universitat de València, 46010 Valencia, Spain.
Lluna Maria Bru-LunaDepartment of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences, Universidad Europea de Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-5093-7203
Manuel Martí-VilarDepartment of Basic Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Speech Therapy, Universitat de València, 46010 Valencia, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-3305-2996

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, compounded by difficulties in emotional regulation, which have sparked growing interest due to their relationship with emotional intelligence (EI). BACKGROUND/

objectivesThe objective of this study was to analyze the effectiveness and characteristics of interventions aimed at developing EI in people diagnosed with ADHD.

methodsA systematic review was conducted following PRISMA 2020 in the Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, Dialnet, ERIC, and SpringerLink databases. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria and evaluating methodological quality, 31 studies were selected.

resultsThe evidence shows that children and adolescents with ADHD have lower levels of EI than the typically developing population, especially in emotional regulation, stress management, adaptability, and interpersonal skills. Interventions focused on emotional training have demonstrated improvements in emotional competencies, self-control, ADHD symptoms, and social functioning. However, variations are observed according to age, clinical subtype, the presence of comorbidities, and the type of informant, as well as heterogeneity in the assessment instruments used.

conclusionsStrengthening EI emerges as a promising complementary strategy for improving the emotional and social adaptation of people with ADHD. It is recommended to move toward longitudinal studies and more personalized interventions tailored to the clinical and developmental characteristics of the disorder.

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ADHDemotional intelligenceemotional regulationexecutive functionssocial-emotional adaptationsystematic review

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PMID42073134
PMCPMC13114309

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