Category
Applied
Description
Ability emotional intelligence (EI) and trait EI have been correlated with heart rate variability (HRV), suggesting adaptive regulation facilitated by the autonomic nervous system. Emotional reactivity (ER) is also positively correlated with EI, possibly because individuals with higher EI are more sensitive to emotional information. The current study utilizes a cross-sectional design (N = 71) to measure trait and ability EI, self-reported emotional reactivity, and HRV. The current study found no relationships among trait and ability EI, suggesting that they encompass distinct underlying constructs. EI did not have a relationship with HRV, which could be due to the study’s small sample size. Trait EI was positively associated with positive valence, r = .34, p = .004, and ability EI was positively associated with negative arousal, r = .25, p = .037. This partially confirmed the hypothesis that individuals with higher EI are more reactive to and accurate at classifying emotional stimuli. Overall, the current study contributed to research on adaptive mechanisms among emotional and physiological systems.
Relationships Among Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Reactivity, and Heart Rate Variability
Applied
Ability emotional intelligence (EI) and trait EI have been correlated with heart rate variability (HRV), suggesting adaptive regulation facilitated by the autonomic nervous system. Emotional reactivity (ER) is also positively correlated with EI, possibly because individuals with higher EI are more sensitive to emotional information. The current study utilizes a cross-sectional design (N = 71) to measure trait and ability EI, self-reported emotional reactivity, and HRV. The current study found no relationships among trait and ability EI, suggesting that they encompass distinct underlying constructs. EI did not have a relationship with HRV, which could be due to the study’s small sample size. Trait EI was positively associated with positive valence, r = .34, p = .004, and ability EI was positively associated with negative arousal, r = .25, p = .037. This partially confirmed the hypothesis that individuals with higher EI are more reactive to and accurate at classifying emotional stimuli. Overall, the current study contributed to research on adaptive mechanisms among emotional and physiological systems.
