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Explores emotional intelligence as a mediator for peer conflict among university students, suggesting a need for new frameworks.
Emotional intelligence (EI), the ability to understand and regulate one’s emotions and those of others, has been linked to healthier relationships. Yet, its role as a mediator in peer conflict within higher education has not received much theoretical attention. This paper revisits two main EI frameworks: Salovey and Mayer’s (1997) Ability Model, which views EI as a set of cognitive-emotional skills, and Goleman’s (1995) Mixed Model, which combines abilities with personality traits. It critically
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