The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Adolescent Bullying: A Systematic Review

• Main Authors: Pilar Rueda, Nuria Pérez-Romero, M. Victoria Cerezo, Pablo Fernández-Berrocal
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Colegio Oficial de Psicólogos de Madrid 2021-09-01
• Series: Psicología Educativa: Revista de los Psicólogos de la Educación
• Subjects: adolescence; bullying; education; emotional intelligence; systematic review
• Online Access: https://journals.copmadrid.org/psed/art/psed2021a29

Bullying is a problem within the school context and with important consequences for the victim. The scientific literature has shown that emotional intelligence (EI) enhances the role of cohabitation within the school context. This systematic review aims to analyze the evidence of the role of EI in bullying. Results show greater levels of emotional perception in students involved in bullying and lower levels of emotional understanding and regulation compared to students not involved in these behaviors. In addition, gender differences in their levels of EI were found among students involved in bullying. The results reveal the importance of designing and implementing programs of EI in the school context as prevention and action against bullying.