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Emotional Intelligence and Academic Engagement in Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem by Ana Belén Barragán Martín; María del Carmen Pérez-Fuentes; María del Mar Molero Jurado; África Martos Martínez; María del Mar Simón Márquez; Maria Sisto; José Jesús Gázquez Linares is a Psychology article available to read on EtoBox.

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## Background Academic engagement is a variable of vital importance in adolescence due to its relationship with academic adjustment and its protective role against risk behaviors. Therefore, the objective of this study was to find out the variables involved in its development. ## Objective The specific objectives were to analyze the relationship between emotional intelligence, self-esteem and academic engagement, and determine the mediating role of self-esteem in the relationship between emotional intelligence and engagement in adolescence. ## Methods The sample of 1287 high school students used for this filled in the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale Student, Brief Emotional Intelligence Inventory and the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale. ## Results The results showed the existence of positive relationships between vigor, dedication and absorption with the emotional intelligence factors and self-esteem. Furthermore, the mediation models showed the direct effect of emotional intelligence on engagement of youths. Self-esteem acted as a mediator in the relationship between intrapersonal factors, stress management and adaptability of emotional intelligence and engagement. ## Conclusion Design

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Author
Ana Belén Barragán Martín; María del Carmen Pérez-Fuentes; María del Mar Molero Jurado; África Martos Martínez; María del Mar Simón Márquez; Maria Sisto; José Jesús Gázquez Linares
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2021
Language
EN
Field
Psychology (Social Sciences)

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