Coping Strategies and Emotional Intelligence in Adolescents with Disabilities
Author Information
Author(s): Cioca Ioana Elena, Morcov Maria Veronica, Sporea Corina, Apostol Oana Alina, Pellegrini Angelo, Bordea Elena-Nicoleta
Primary Institution: University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”
Hypothesis
The ability to form and maintain satisfying interpersonal relationships increases as adolescents get older.
Conclusion
Targeted interventions can enhance emotional regulation and coping strategies in adolescents with neuromotor disabilities.
Supporting Evidence
- Group 3 has significantly higher scores than Group 2 on the Interpersonal subscale.
- Regression analysis identified adaptive coping strategies as significant predictors of emotional intelligence, explaining 29% of its variance.
- Significant correlations were found between adaptive coping strategies and emotional intelligence domains across all groups.
Takeaway
This study shows that older teens with disabilities are better at managing their emotions and stress, which helps them cope better with challenges.
Methodology
Cross-sectional study using questionnaires to assess emotional intelligence and coping strategies among adolescents with neuromotor disabilities.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the specific population studied (adolescents in a rehabilitation center).
Limitations
The sample size was relatively small, limiting generalizability, and the cross-sectional design does not allow for causal inferences.
Participant Demographics
100 Romanian adolescents aged 13 to 18 years, with 52% male and 48% female.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = 0.003 for stress management, p = 0.031 for interpersonal relationships.
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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