Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, K. M. Shah Dental College and Hospital, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent. 2024 Jul 1;42(3):211-216. doi: 10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_141_24. Epub 2024 Sep 9.
Children's fear and distress in dental settings often lead to anxiety and behavior issues. This study delves into why some children experience dental anxiety, whereas others do not, attributing differences to child-rearing and personality traits. Emotional intelligence (EQ), the ability to comprehend, generate, and manage emotions, is explored as a factor influencing a child's dental experience. This novel intelligence theory accommodates the intricacies of human-environment interactions.
The study aimed to investigate the relationship between EQ and a child's dental anxiety, fear, and behavior in children aged 8-12 years.
The Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire-Child Short Form, specifically developed for children aged between 8 and 12 years, was used among 100 participants reporting to the department outpatient department. The Frankl's Behavior Rating Scale, Modified Child Dental Anxiety Scale, and Children's Fear Survey Schedule-Dental Subscale were used to evaluate behavior, anxiety, and fear, respectively.
Results show a positive correlation between EQ and dental behavior (P = 0.002) whereas a negative correlation between EQ and dental anxiety and fear (P < 0.001).
This study sheds light on the intricate interplay between emotional intelligence, dental behavior, anxiety, and fear among children. By recognizing the impact of EQ, dental practitioners could adopt personalized strategies to alleviate anxiety and enhance cooperation, improving overall dental experiences for young patients.
儿童在牙科环境中的恐惧和不适常常导致焦虑和行为问题。本研究深入探讨了为什么有些儿童会出现牙科焦虑，而有些儿童则不会，将差异归因于育儿方式和个性特征。情绪智力（EQ），即理解、产生和管理情绪的能力，被视为影响儿童牙科体验的一个因素。这种新颖的智力理论适应了人类与环境相互作用的复杂性。
本研究旨在调查儿童情绪智力与 8-12 岁儿童牙科焦虑、恐惧和行为之间的关系。
使用专门为 8-12 岁儿童设计的特质情绪智力问卷-儿童短式问卷，对 100 名前来门诊部的参与者进行评估。使用 Frankl 行为评定量表、改良儿童牙科焦虑量表和儿童恐惧调查量表-牙科分量表分别评估行为、焦虑和恐惧。
结果表明，EQ 与牙科行为呈正相关（P=0.002），而 EQ 与牙科焦虑和恐惧呈负相关（P<0.001）。
本研究揭示了情绪智力、牙科行为、焦虑和恐惧之间错综复杂的相互关系。通过认识到 EQ 的影响，牙科从业者可以采用个性化的策略来减轻焦虑，提高合作，改善年轻患者的整体牙科体验。
