| Abstract [eng] |
The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between adolescent emotional intelligence, self - talk and parenting styles. Study participants. This research involved 199 adolescents (71 male, and 128 female) aged from 15 to 18years (M = 16,24; SD = 0,882). Methodology. Data collection tools: Emotional Skills and Competence Questionnaire ESCQ - 45 (Takšić et al., 2009), Parenting style Questionnaire EMBU (Arrindell et al., 1994), Self – Talk Inventory STI (Burnett, 1996). In order to analyse data T- test, Mann – Whitney U test, Spearman correlation, multiple linear regression, and mediation analysis were performed. Results. The results revealed that: younger girls (15-16 years old) scored higher on perception and understanding of emotion than younger boys. Older boys (17-18 years old) scored higher on expression and labelling of emotions as well as, managing and regulating emotions than younger boys (15-16 years old). Mothers showed more rejection towards their younger sons, so younger boys prefer to use more negative self – talk than older boys. All components of trait EI, perceived father’ and mother’ emotional warmth, and positive self-talk were significantly positively correlated. Correspondingly, the correlations between all EI domains, except perception and understanding of emotion, perceived rejection parenting and negative self-talk were negatively correlated. Father’ emotional warmth and over protection with positive and negative self-talk emerged as significant predictors of different components of trait EI. Positive self-talk mediated the relationship between perceived father ‘and mother ‘emotional warmth and trait EI. Negative self – talk mediated the relationship between perceived father’ emotional warmth and trait EI. |
