This study assessed the effectiveness of an emotional intelligence program based on the Salovey and Mayer model among adolescents exhibiting antisocial behavior. A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving 231 Colombian adolescent offenders (122 in the experimental group). A 12-session psychological protocol was implemented. The primary question it aims to address is whether it is feasible for adolescents with antisocial behavior to reduce negative emotional symptoms related to mental health, such as anxiety, stress, and depression, while simultaneously improving their emotional skills. It was observed that those who completed the program showed significant improvements in emotional intelligence, emotional balance, and resilience while experiencing a decrease in emotional symptoms, particularly in stress.
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Emotional Intelligence
Timeframe: 4 months
Emotional Intelligence
Timeframe: 4 months. It offers five alternative answers. High scores on the factors indicate a higher degree of emotional intelligence.
Emotional symptoms of mental health
Timeframe: 4 months. The scale rates emotional symptoms from normal to extremely severe. Depression (0-9, normal- 28+ extremely severe). Anxiety (0-7, normal- 20+ extremely severe). Stress (0-4, normal- 34+ extremely severe.
Positive and negative emotional experiences
Timeframe: 4 months. The items are presented on a Likert scale ranging from "Very rarely or never" to "Very often or always" (5).(Range 5-30)