Emotional intelligence perceived as a factor in mental health. A systematic review

  • Efraín Orlando Silva-Vega Universidad Cesar Vallejo, Piura, Piura, Perú
Keywords: Emotional intelligence, mental health, social climate, academic performance, (UNESCO Thesaurus).

Abstract

The aim of the study was to analyze the perceived emotional intelligence as a factor in mental health from a systematic review. The research was qualitative focused on a documentary study through systematic review and content analysis. Record sheets and analysis matrices were used as instruments. The PRISMA statement was used as a basis for the careful selection of articles in Scopus, Scielo, and Web of Science. The studies indicated that there is a positive correlation between emotional intelligence and people's mental health, the implementation of emotional education programs is essential in the educational context, and the social climate and academic performance can improve, among other key factors. It is concluded that the promotion of emotional intelligence transcends mental health and influences overall human well-being.

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Author Biography

Efraín Orlando Silva-Vega , Universidad Cesar Vallejo, Piura, Piura, Perú

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Published
2026-01-01
Section
De Investigación