학술논문
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Related to Trait Emotional Intelligence of Slovaks in Comparison to Turkish Immigrants in Slovakia
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Academic Journal
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Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Studies. December 2019, Vol. 6 Issue 3, p147, 11 p.
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Language
English
Abstract
Clinical Impact Statement The main purpose of the study was to find out about the level of post-traumatic stress disorder (further on PTSD) of immigrants from Turkey living in Slovakia [...]
Objective: The study aim was to investigate the differences and prediction of post-traumatic stress disorder (further PTSD) by trait emotional intelligence (further EI) and its four factors (well-being, self-control, sociability, and emotionality) of two specific groups. Method: Research groups were immigrants coming to Slovakia from Turkey (N=104, [M.sub.age]=35.4 years, /SD=10.2/) and national majority of the Slovaks living in Slovakia (N=264, [M.sub.age]=33.2 years /SD=11.9/). PTSD was assessed by PCL-5 (PTSD Checklist for DSM-5, Weathers et al., 2013), and trait EI by Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire-Short Form (TEIQue-SF; Petrides 2009) modified and adapted to Turkish and Slovak population. Results: T-test analysis and effect size estimation proved a higher level of PTSD for Turks in comparison to the locals (p[less than or equal to].001; d=.54), though no differences were proved in trait EI and its four factors. Correlation and regression analysis revealed the higher level of trait EI is significantly related to lower level of PTSD (strong relations for the immigrants). Global trait EI level predicts significantly to a certain extent PTSD in both groups (for the Turks 54%, F (1,103) = 119.627, p[less than or equal to].001), for the Slovaks 16%, F (1,263) = 50.526, p[less than or equal to].001). Self-control was the only significant moderate predictor in both groups (p[less than or equal to].001) whilst controlling for the other EI factors. Conclusions: The study emphasizes the need to educate, facilitate and support any man's emotion-related personality traits, especially self-control skills, as a form of PTSD prevention. Keywords: immigrants, mental health post-traumatic stress disorder, trait emotional intelligence, Turks in Slovakia.
Objective: The study aim was to investigate the differences and prediction of post-traumatic stress disorder (further PTSD) by trait emotional intelligence (further EI) and its four factors (well-being, self-control, sociability, and emotionality) of two specific groups. Method: Research groups were immigrants coming to Slovakia from Turkey (N=104, [M.sub.age]=35.4 years, /SD=10.2/) and national majority of the Slovaks living in Slovakia (N=264, [M.sub.age]=33.2 years /SD=11.9/). PTSD was assessed by PCL-5 (PTSD Checklist for DSM-5, Weathers et al., 2013), and trait EI by Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire-Short Form (TEIQue-SF; Petrides 2009) modified and adapted to Turkish and Slovak population. Results: T-test analysis and effect size estimation proved a higher level of PTSD for Turks in comparison to the locals (p[less than or equal to].001; d=.54), though no differences were proved in trait EI and its four factors. Correlation and regression analysis revealed the higher level of trait EI is significantly related to lower level of PTSD (strong relations for the immigrants). Global trait EI level predicts significantly to a certain extent PTSD in both groups (for the Turks 54%, F (1,103) = 119.627, p[less than or equal to].001), for the Slovaks 16%, F (1,263) = 50.526, p[less than or equal to].001). Self-control was the only significant moderate predictor in both groups (p[less than or equal to].001) whilst controlling for the other EI factors. Conclusions: The study emphasizes the need to educate, facilitate and support any man's emotion-related personality traits, especially self-control skills, as a form of PTSD prevention. Keywords: immigrants, mental health post-traumatic stress disorder, trait emotional intelligence, Turks in Slovakia.