Implementation and evaluation of an emotional intelligence program in adolescents

Abstract

The main aim was to implement and evaluate an emotional intelligence intervention in an educational setting. An experimental group (n=60) and a control group (n=44) were evaluated in two different moments with the Trait Meta-Mood Scale-24, the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, the Interpersonal Reactivity Index, and the Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale. The results showed that, after three months of intervention, no statistically significant differences were found between pre-test and post-test in the median scoring of emotional intelligence, empathy, mental health, and self-esteem. The satisfaction of the program reported by the students was excellent. Despite the results obtained, it is necessary to continue strengthening the social-emotional skills in this stage of development to improve the personal adjustment and quality of life, as well as the comprehensive development of the adolescents.