Citation

Lomas J, Downey L, Stough C. Pers. Individ. Dif. 2014; 60: S21.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.paid.2013.07.398

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Research into schoolyard bullying has highlighted not only the undesirable prevalence of bullying behaviours exhibited by adolescents but also the associated adverse consequences. In order to better understand bullying behaviours, a pilot study was conducted to examine for the first time the relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) of adolescents, bullying behaviours and peer victimisation.

RESULTS of the study indicated that the EI dimensions of Emotions Direct Cognition and Emotional Management and Control, significantly predicted the propensity of adolescents to be subjected to peer victimisation. The EI dimension of Understanding the Emotions of Others was found to be negatively related with bullying behaviours. A larger study subsequently provided support for these findings. The implications of these findings will be discussed in terms of managing bullying and peer victimisation within schools.