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How Emotional Intelligence Influences Cognitive Outcomes Among University Students: The Mediating Role of Relational Engagement During the Covid-19 Pandemic
- Source :
- Frontiers in Psychology, Frontiers in Psychology, Vol 12 (2021)
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- This study investigated the relationships among emotional intelligence (EI), relational engagement (RE), and cognitive outcomes (COs). A survey questionnaire containing 34 statements was completed by 338 undergraduate students from the four universities of China, with responses recorded on a 7-point Likert-type scale. The relationships were examined using the partial least squares structural equation modeling. The findings showed that EI influenced the COs directly and indirectly during the pandemic. In the forms of self-regulation (SR) and social skills (SS), the high levels of EI improved the COs of the students. Further, the aspects of EI, such as SR, self-awareness (SA), empathy (E), motivation (M), and SS were found to improve the RE of the students. The RE was positively correlated with the COs, indicating its potential for improving critical thinking among university students. Finally, the RE was a key mediator of the relationship between the EI and COs. It is concluded that the students with higher levels of EI and RE may achieve better COs. The implications of the research and suggestions for future studies are also discussed.
- Subjects :
- China
Future studies
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
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Emotional intelligence
relational engagement
Empathy
Cognition
emotional intelligence
Covid-19 pandemic
Structural equation modeling
cognitive outcomes
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Developmental psychology
Critical thinking
Social skills
Psychology
General Psychology
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Original Research
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- ISSN :
- 16641078
- Volume :
- 12
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Frontiers in psychology
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....e483a7ac68a824a7d9037a7e105b690e