Emotional intelligence can be developed and learned
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 75/100
Multiple empirical interventions and educational studies demonstrate that emotional intelligence can be effectively developed and improved through targeted training programs across various populations.
Evidence for · 4
Recycling emotions in football: effects of an emotional training program based on psychophysical metaphors with young footballers.
2026 · cited by 0
This study evaluated an emotional training program for youth athletes and found positive changes in self-confidence and emotional competencies.
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Emotional Intelligence and Teacher Self-Efficacy in Initial Teacher Education: A Psychoeducational Intervention with Spanish Pre-Service Teachers.
2026 · cited by 0
The study demonstrated that an active psychoeducational intervention can successfully enhance emotional intelligence and self-efficacy in future teachers.
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 · cited by 0
A randomized controlled trial showed that a targeted intervention significantly improved emotional intelligence dimensions in youth handball players.
Enhancing emotional intelligence in Egyptian medical students: a quasi-experimental study using Kirkpatrick's model.
2026 · cited by 0
A structured curriculum elective for medical students resulted in significant improvements in emotional intelligence knowledge and overall scores.