Trait emotional intelligence as a predictor of post-traumatic stress disorder in the intercultural conditions (Cross-cultural comparison of the Turks and Slovaks)

Kaliská, Lada, 1976-

Trait emotional intelligence as a predictor of post-traumatic stress disorder in the intercultural conditions (Cross-cultural comparison of the Turks and Slovaks) / Lada Kaliská. -- The study aim was to investigate differences and prediction of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by trait emotional intelligence (trait EI) and its four factors (well-being, self-control, sociability, and emotionality) of two groups. Research groups were Turks from Turkey (N=230, Mage=27.6 years, /SD=9.8/, 53% of men) and Slovaks from Slovakia (N=264, Mage=33.2 years /SD=11.9, 30% of men/). PTSD was assessed by PCL-5 (PTSD Checklist for DSM-5, Weathers et al., 2013), and trait EI by Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire-Short Form (TEIQue-SF; Petrides 2009) both modified and adapted to groups. Chi-square analysis showed the strong evidence of PTSD prevalence difference between groups in favor to the Slovaks with more respondents with no PTSD. T-test analysis and effect size estimation proved a higher level of PTSD for Turks in comparison to the Slovaks (p≤.001; d=.54), though no group differences in trait EI and its four factors were estimated. Correlation and regression analysis revealed the higher level of trait EI was significantly related to lower level of PTSD (moderate to strong relations in both groups). Global trait EI level predicted significantly to a certain extent PTSD in both groups (for the Turks up to 28%, p≤.001), for the Slovaks to 16%, p≤.001). Self-control was the only significant moderate predictor in both groups (p≤.001) whilst controlling for the other EI factors. The study emphasizes the need to educate, facilitate and support any man´s emotion-related personality traits, especially self-control skills, as a form of PTSD prevention, intervention and a part of treatment to lead a successful life.

In Emotional intelligence - smart strategy for business success : conference papers Radoslavova, Maria. -- Sofia : Foundation for developing emotional intelligence, 2021. -- ISBN ISBN 978-619-92037-0-5. -- Pp. 99-124