School of Education, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK.
J Adolesc. 2012 Oct;35(5):1369-79. doi: 10.1016/j.adolescence.2012.05.007. Epub 2012 Jun 15.
Theoretically, trait and ability emotional intelligence (EI) should mobilise coping processes to promote adaptation, plausibly operating as personal resources determining choice and/or implementation of coping style. However, there is a dearth of research deconstructing if/how EI impacts mental health via multiple coping strategies in adolescence. Using path analysis, the current study specified a series of multiple-mediation and conditional effects models to systematically explore interrelations between coping, EI, depression and disruptive behaviour in 748 adolescents (mean age = 13.52 years; SD = 1.22). Results indicated that whilst ability EI influences mental health via flexible selection of coping strategies, trait EI modifies coping effectiveness; specifically, high levels of trait EI amplify the beneficial effects of active coping and minimise the effects of avoidant coping to reduce symptomotology. However, effects were selective with respect to coping style and outcome. Implications for interventions are discussed alongside directions for future research.
从理论上讲，特质和能力情绪智力（EI）应该调动应对过程以促进适应，这可能作为个人资源来决定应对方式的选择和/或实施。然而，目前关于通过多种应对策略在青少年中研究 EI 如何影响心理健康的研究还很少。本研究使用路径分析，通过一系列多重中介和条件效应模型，系统地探讨了应对方式、EI、抑郁和破坏性行为在 748 名青少年（平均年龄=13.52 岁；SD=1.22）之间的相互关系。结果表明，虽然能力 EI 通过灵活选择应对策略影响心理健康，但特质 EI 改变了应对的有效性；具体来说，高特质 EI 增强了积极应对的有益效果，并最大限度地减少了回避应对的效果，从而减少症状。然而，这些影响是针对应对方式和结果的。本文讨论了干预措施的意义，并为未来的研究指明了方向。
