Emotional intelligence and resilience: Its influence and satisfaction in life with university students

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The current study expects to provide evidence of the relationship between the characteristics of emotional intelligence, resilience and wellbeing. The study took a sample of 432 university students ranging from 17 to 59 years of age, with an average age of 21.77 (TD=5.12). The information was compiled through 3 self-reporting programs: the Trait Meta-Mood Scale-24, the Resilience Scale from Wagnild and Young, and the Life Satisfaction Scale from Diener, Emmons, Larsen and Griffin. Regarding the association between the satisfaction with life and the emotional intelligence characteristics, it was found to be statistically significant and positive and was related with emotional clarity and reparation. Equally, the results obtained showed significant and positive associations between satisfaction with life and resilience. The results showed that individuals with a high level of resilience and emotional repair have the highest rates of satisfaction with life. Finally, the results of that practical study highlights the need to foster education of emotional intelligence and resilience to improve personal wellbeing.