Emotional intelligence can be developed and learned
Multiple empirical interventions and educational studies demonstrate that emotional intelligence can be effectively developed and improved through targeted training programs across various populations.
The claim is specific, empirical, and falsifiable, passing Step 0. The retrieved literature contains multiple experimental and quasi-experimental studies showing that emotional intelligence dimensions and related competencies can be successfully enhanced through targeted educational and psychological interventions. There are no refuting papers, leading to a verdict of SUPPORTED.
Rivero-Mena P, Berastegui-Martínez J, Rodríguez-Hernández AF. Recycling emotions in football: effects of an emotional training program based on psychophysical metaphors with young footballers.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2026.1829114
This study evaluated an emotional training program for youth athletes and found positive changes in self-confidence and emotional competencies.
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González-Ros L, Pozo-Rico T, Castejón JL, Gilar-Corbí R. Emotional Intelligence and Teacher Self-Efficacy in Initial Teacher Education: A Psychoeducational Intervention with Spanish Pre-Service Teachers.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.3390/jintelligence14050075
The study demonstrated that an active psychoeducational intervention can successfully enhance emotional intelligence and self-efficacy in future teachers.
Tannoubi A, Ahmed N, Hagan JE, Srem-Sai M, Geantă VA, Azaiez F. Effects of Pre-Session Video Observational Modeling on Emotional Intelligence and 9 m Shooting Performance in U14 Male Handball Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.3390/children13050655
A randomized controlled trial showed that a targeted intervention significantly improved emotional intelligence dimensions in youth handball players.
Hadhoud R, Hamed O, Hassan M. Enhancing emotional intelligence in Egyptian medical students: a quasi-experimental study using Kirkpatrick's model.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-026-09408-z
A structured curriculum elective for medical students resulted in significant improvements in emotional intelligence knowledge and overall scores.
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