Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and General Mental Health in the Women Manager

Authors

1 Assistant Professor, Department of Consulting, University of Esfahan

2 MA PhD Student in Family Consulting, University of Esfahan

3 MA in Family Consulting, University of Esfahan

Abstract

In view of dual nature of some of the roles performed by women in society and with a consideration of factors threatening their mental health an attempt seems necessary to determine such factors as a contribution to planning vhich aims to prevent and improve mental disorders. Using a causal­omparative method, this research studies the link among different aspects of
emotional intelligence and women's general health.
 
The relationship between emotional intelligence and general mental health vas investigated in a group of women managers (30). They completed the Emotional Intelligence Scale and General Mental Health Questioner. Data
showed some aspects of emotional intelligence such as interpersonal skills, emotional awareness of others and flexibility was negatively associated with anxiety, depression and generally mental disorders.
                                                                                                                                        

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Women's Studies Sociological and Psychological
Volume 7, Issue 1
March 2009
Pages 55-68

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