Emotional Intelligence and Its Influence on Internet Addiction and Eating Disorders: A Quantitative Approach.
Emotional intelligence (EI) has emerged as a critical determinant of psychological well‐being, influencing individuals' capacity to manage stress, navigate social challenges, and regulate emotions. However, its role in shaping vulnerability to behavioral disorders—particularly eating disorders (ED)...
| Publicado en: | Progress in Neurology & Psychiatry Vol. 30; no. 2; pp. 1 - 11 |
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Wiley-Blackwell
May2026
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