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Emotional vocabulary uniquely predicts perceived emotional intelligence and socioemotional competence in adolescents, independent of general verbal ability. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

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To determine whether emotional vocabulary uniquely predicts perceived emotional intelligence and socioemotional competence in adolescents beyond general verbal ability.

September 7, 2026Cognition & Emotion

Emotional vocabulary and adolescent emotional functioning: contributions beyond general verbal ability

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ACAlejandra Daniela CaleroUniversity of Buenos Aires JBJuan Pablo BarreyroConsejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas JFJésica FormosoConsejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas

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Cross-sectional study demonstrates emotional vocabulary uniquely predicts perceived emotional intelligence in adolescents, indicating specific emotional concepts support youth social adjustment.

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To determine whether emotional vocabulary uniquely predicts perceived emotional intelligence and socioemotional competence in adolescents beyond general verbal ability.
Assessed emotional vocabulary, general vocabulary, and perceived emotional intelligence in a sample of 529 typically developing adolescents aged 12–18.
Obtained teacher ratings of adolescents' social and emotional adjustment.
Conducted linear regression modeling and correlational analyses to evaluate the specific predictive role of emotional vocabulary.
Emotional vocabulary, but not general vocabulary, significantly predicted total perceived emotional intelligence in linear regression models.
Emotional vocabulary was significantly associated with teacher-rated socioemotional competence.
Correlational analyses revealed small but statistically significant associations between emotional vocabulary and specific emotional domains, notably mood repair.

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Calero et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9e85d0c3034f961570e4bf https://doi.org/10.1080/02699931.2026.2728037

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September 7, 2026Cognition & Emotion

Emotional vocabulary and adolescent emotional functioning: contributions beyond general verbal ability

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Implication

Cross-sectional study demonstrates emotional vocabulary uniquely predicts perceived emotional intelligence in adolescents, indicating specific emotional concepts support youth social adjustment.

Key Points

To determine whether emotional vocabulary uniquely predicts perceived emotional intelligence and socioemotional competence in adolescents beyond general verbal ability.
Assessed emotional vocabulary, general vocabulary, and perceived emotional intelligence in a sample of 529 typically developing adolescents aged 12–18.
Obtained teacher ratings of adolescents' social and emotional adjustment.
Conducted linear regression modeling and correlational analyses to evaluate the specific predictive role of emotional vocabulary.
Emotional vocabulary, but not general vocabulary, significantly predicted total perceived emotional intelligence in linear regression models.
Emotional vocabulary was significantly associated with teacher-rated socioemotional competence.
Correlational analyses revealed small but statistically significant associations between emotional vocabulary and specific emotional domains, notably mood repair.

Cite This Study

Calero et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9e85d0c3034f961570e4bf https://doi.org/10.1080/02699931.2026.2728037

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