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Improving Mental Health Through Emotional Intelligence Enhancement
Sponsor: University of Dhaka
Summary
The present study examined the effects of an emotional intelligence (EI)-based training program on emotional intelligence and mental health outcomes among secondary school teachers and students in Dhaka City, Bangladesh. The study addressed whether the EI-based intervention improves emotional intelligence and reduces psychological distress, including anxiety and depression, while enhancing overall wellbeing (emotional, social, and psychological). A quasi-experimental design was employed, comparing participants who received a structured EI training program with a control group. The intervention was based on Goleman's mixed model of emotional intelligence, focusing on four core domains: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. Participants were assessed at multiple time points using standardized measures of emotional intelligence, anxiety, depression, and mental health continuum. The study also incorporated a follow-up assessment to examine outcomes over time. The findings aim to contribute to understanding the role of emotional intelligence in promoting mental health and to inform school-based psychological intervention strategies.
Official title: Promoting Mental Health of Secondary School Teachers and Students Through Enhancing Their Emotional Intelligence in Dhaka City
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
12 Years - 17 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2025-04-30
Completion Date
2026-09
Last Updated
2026-05-15
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Enhancing Emotional Intelligence
A structured, evidence-based Emotional Intelligence (EI) training program was developed using Goleman's mixed model, focusing on self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. The manual was culturally adapted for Bangladesh and refined through expert review and pilot testing. The intervention was delivered over four weeks for students (one 2.5-3 hour session per week) and two intensive days for teachers (two sessions per day, \~150 minutes each). Interactive methods included lectures, group discussions, role-plays, reflective exercises, and homework tasks to enhance EI skills and real-life application. The program aimed to improve emotional competencies and psychological wellbeing among participants.
Locations (1)
Secondary Schools (Bangla Medium), Dhaka City
Dhaka, Bangladesh