The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Preventing Suicidal Behaviors: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

IF 1.4 Q3 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Nahid Darvishi, Mehran Farhadi, Jalal Poorolajal
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Abstract

Background: Despite extensive research examining the relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and suicide, the extent to which EI can prevent suicidal behaviors remains unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate this relationship. Study Design: This is a systematic review and meta-analysis study.

Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted on PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases up to September 8, 2024. Studies exploring the relationship between mean EI scores and suicidal behaviors were included. Between-study heterogeneity was assessed using I2 statistics, and the likelihood of publication bias was evaluated using Begg's and Egger's tests. The primary outcome was the standardized mean difference (SMD) in EI scores between individuals with and without suicidal behaviors or ideation using a random-effects model.

Results: Out of 3470 studies initially identified, 10 studies (including 2532 participants) met the eligibility criteria. The results showed that individuals without suicidal attempts had significantly higher overall EI scores than those who did (SMD=0.99; 95% CI: 0.58-1.40; P<0.001). Similarly, individuals without suicidal ideation had significantly higher EI scores (SMD=0.47; 95% CI: 0.13-0.82; P=0.007). No evidence of publication bias was found (P=0.525).

Conclusion: These findings suggest that higher EI is associated with a reduced risk of suicidal ideation and attempts. Incorporating EI into psychological treatments and suicide prevention programs may be beneficial in mitigating suicidal behaviors.

情绪智力在预防自杀行为中的作用:系统回顾与元分析。
背景:尽管广泛的研究调查了情绪智力(EI)和自杀之间的关系,但情商在多大程度上可以预防自杀行为仍不清楚。本系统综述和荟萃分析旨在调查这种关系。研究设计:这是一项系统回顾和荟萃分析研究。方法:综合检索PubMed、Web of Science和Scopus数据库,检索时间截止到2024年9月8日。研究包括了平均情商得分与自杀行为之间的关系。使用I2统计量评估研究间异质性,使用Begg's和Egger's检验评估发表偏倚的可能性。使用随机效应模型,主要结果是有和没有自杀行为或意念的个体之间的EI得分的标准化平均差(SMD)。结果:在最初确定的3470项研究中,有10项研究(包括2532名受试者)符合入选标准。结果显示,没有自杀企图的个体总体情商得分显著高于有自杀企图的个体(SMD=0.99;95% ci: 0.58-1.40;页= 0.007)。未发现发表偏倚的证据(P=0.525)。结论:这些发现表明,高情商与降低自杀意念和企图的风险有关。将情商纳入心理治疗和自杀预防计划可能有助于减轻自杀行为。
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Journal of research in health sciences
Journal of research in health sciences PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-
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2.30
自引率
13.30%
发文量
7
期刊介绍: The Journal of Research in Health Sciences (JRHS) is the official journal of the School of Public Health; Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, which is published quarterly. Since 2017, JRHS is published electronically. JRHS is a peer-reviewed, scientific publication which is produced quarterly and is a multidisciplinary journal in the field of public health, publishing contributions from Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, Occupational Health, Environmental Health, Health Education, and Preventive and Social Medicine. We do not publish clinical trials, nursing studies, animal studies, qualitative studies, nutritional studies, health insurance, and hospital management. In addition, we do not publish the results of laboratory and chemical studies in the field of ergonomics, occupational health, and environmental health
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