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The study aims to explore how trait emotional intelligence is related to personality traits and psychosocial adjustment in preadolescents.

July 5, 2026Journal of IntelligenceOpen Access

Trait Emotional Intelligence Within Personality Space: Latent Profiles and Psychosocial Adjustment in Preadolescence

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CKConstantinos M. KokkinosDemocritus University of Thrace IVIoanna VoulgaridouDemocritus University of Thrace NANafsika AntoniadouUniversity of Ioannina

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Cross-sectional study examines how trait emotional intelligence influences psychosocial adjustment in preadolescents, suggesting integrated configurations matter more than isolated traits.

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The study aims to explore how trait emotional intelligence is related to personality traits and psychosocial adjustment in preadolescents.
Cross-sectional design with a convenience sampling strategy
Data collected from 194 Greek preadolescents aged 10-12 using self-report measures of trait EI and personality
Latent Profile Analysis identified emotional profiles and assessed psychosocial adjustment.
Emotionally Resilient profile showed higher prosocial behavior and lower emotional/behavioral difficulties
Emotionally Vulnerable profile indicated the highest psychosocial risks
Three profiles identified: Emotionally Resourceful (54.6%), Emotionally Vulnerable (14.9%), and Emotionally Resilient (30.4%).

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Kokkinos et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a49f464f5d1d45b287ffde3 https://doi.org/10.3390/jintelligence14070136

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Cross-sectional study examines how trait emotional intelligence influences psychosocial adjustment in preadolescents, suggesting integrated configurations matter more than isolated traits.

Trait Emotional Intelligence Within Personality Space: Latent Profiles and Psychosocial Adjustment in Preadolescence

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