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  1. Article ; Online: Structural links from trait emotional intelligence to life satisfaction and depressive symptoms in women with breast cancer: post-traumatic responses as mediators.

    Cannavò, Marco / Sanchez-Ruiz, Maria-Jose / Barberis, Nadia

    Archives of women's mental health

    2024  

    Abstract: Purpose: The diagnosis of a disease such as breast cancer (BC) can be experienced as a sudden, unexpected, and life-threatening event accompanied by considerable uncertainty. This experience can precipitate the development of post-traumatic symptoms and ...

    Abstract Purpose: The diagnosis of a disease such as breast cancer (BC) can be experienced as a sudden, unexpected, and life-threatening event accompanied by considerable uncertainty. This experience can precipitate the development of post-traumatic symptoms and depression. Conversely, certain individuals exhibit the capacity to reframe this traumatic event and transform it into an opportunity for personal growth. Existing research shows that individuals with high trait emotional intelligence (trait EI) tend to experience fewer post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTS), and greater post-traumatic growth (PTG). The aim of this study was to investigate the interrelationship among these variables and specifically examine whether PTS and PTG play a mediating role between trait EI, depression, and life satisfaction.
    Methods: Questionnaires were administered to 338 women with BC to assess trait EI, PTS, PTG, depression, and life satisfaction.
    Results: Results highlighted that trait EI was negatively related to PTS and depression and positively related to PTG and life satisfaction. In addition, both PTS and PTG showed a mediating role in the relationship between trait EI, depression, and life satisfaction. This study highlights the close link between depressive symptoms and post-traumatic cognitions in women with BC.
    Conclusion: Current findings highlight links between trait EI, PTS, PTG, depressive symptoms, and life satisfaction. Clinicians could use these findings when developing interventions aimed at alleviating PTS, such as low mood and worry, and facilitating PTG. This study demonstrated that trait EI can reduce PTS and increase PTG, therefore it is important to include programs aimed at fostering trait EI.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-31
    Publishing country Austria
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1463529-X
    ISSN 1435-1102 ; 1434-1816
    ISSN (online) 1435-1102
    ISSN 1434-1816
    DOI 10.1007/s00737-024-01438-0
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  2. Article ; Online: The Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire in Lebanon and the UK: A comparison of the psychometric properties in each country.

    Sanchez-Ruiz, Maria-Jose / Mavroveli, Stella / Petrides, K V

    International journal of psychology : Journal international de psychologie

    2020  Volume 56, Issue 2, Page(s) 304–313

    Abstract: The aim of this study was to validate the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (TEIQue v. 1.5) in a Lebanese sample and compare its factorial structure to that of a UK sample. There were similar gender and age distributions in both samples as well ... ...

    Abstract The aim of this study was to validate the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (TEIQue v. 1.5) in a Lebanese sample and compare its factorial structure to that of a UK sample. There were similar gender and age distributions in both samples as well as satisfactory structural reliabilities at the global, factor, and facet levels. Results from exploratory factor analysis showed a four-factor structure similar to that originally obtained by the author of the questionnaire. There were strong correlations between the factor scores derived from the two datasets (≥.90). Tucker congruence supported the similarity between the Lebanese and UK factors. Independent-samples t tests showed that Lebanese participants scored higher on the Sociability factor and the facets of self-esteem, social awareness and emotion perception, whereas UK participants scored higher on the facets of stress management, optimism and relationships. Gender differences are also reported, and recommendations for future research discussed.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; Emotional Intelligence/physiology ; Female ; Humans ; Lebanon ; Male ; Psychometrics/methods ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; United Kingdom ; Young Adult
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-10-19
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1480995-3
    ISSN 1464-066X ; 0020-7594
    ISSN (online) 1464-066X
    ISSN 0020-7594
    DOI 10.1002/ijop.12711
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  3. Article ; Online: The Dark Triad and Trait Emotional Intelligence as Predictors of Problematic Social Media use and Engagement: The Mediating Role of the Fear of Missing Out.

    Barberis, Nadia / Sanchez-Ruiz, Maria-Jose / Cannavò, Marco / Calaresi, Danilo / Verrastro, Valeria

    Clinical neuropsychiatry

    2022  Volume 20, Issue 2, Page(s) 129–140

    Abstract: Objective: Problematic social media use is becoming a significant social and clinical concern, and there is growing research interest in the psychological factors involved, such as personality predispositions and the fear of missing out (FOMO). The ... ...

    Abstract Objective: Problematic social media use is becoming a significant social and clinical concern, and there is growing research interest in the psychological factors involved, such as personality predispositions and the fear of missing out (FOMO). The present study investigated both the dark triad (DT, namely, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy) and trait emotion intelligence (trait EI) in relation to the problematic use of technology and social media engagement and the mediating role of FOMO.
    Method: A total of 788 people between 18 and 35 years old (M = 24.22; SD = 3.91; 75% women) were surveyed.
    Results: The results showed that social media engagement was positively related to problematic social media use and negatively related to trait EI. In addition, problematic social media use was positively related to DT and negatively related to trait EI. Fear of missing out was positively related to social media engagement, problematic social media use, and DT, and negatively related to trait EI. Fear of missing out had a mediating effect on the relationship between personality dimensions, problematic social media use, and social media engagement.
    Conclusions: The extent to which personality traits may underpin problematic use of social media and the practical implications of the findings are discussed.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-14
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2385-0787
    ISSN (online) 2385-0787
    DOI 10.36131/cnfioritieditore20230205
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  4. Article: A Model of Academic, Personality, and Emotion-Related Predictors of University Academic Performance.

    Sanchez-Ruiz, Maria-Jose / El Khoury, Jamil

    Frontiers in psychology

    2019  Volume 10, Page(s) 2435

    Abstract: This paper investigates the relationships between personality (i.e., trait Emotional Intelligence - trait EI - and the Big Five) and academic performance (AP). Academic motivation, procrastination, and major satisfaction were also studied. The sample ... ...

    Abstract This paper investigates the relationships between personality (i.e., trait Emotional Intelligence - trait EI - and the Big Five) and academic performance (AP). Academic motivation, procrastination, and major satisfaction were also studied. The sample consisted of 201 Lebanese undergraduates. The model represented a good fit. There was a negative direct effect of procrastination on AP and positive direct effects of major satisfaction and absorption on AP. Trait EI showed a negative direct effect on procrastination and a positive direct effect on major satisfaction, which, in turn, significantly predicted AP. Also, conscientiousness indirectly predicted AP, via procrastination, major satisfaction, and absorption. Findings point at individual differences contributing to AP and can be helpful to students, educators, and counselors in higher education.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-11-05
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2563826-9
    ISSN 1664-1078
    ISSN 1664-1078
    DOI 10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02435
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  5. Article ; Online: Individual and social correlates of aggressive behavior in Lebanese undergraduates: The role of trait emotional intelligence.

    Sanchez-Ruiz, Maria-Jose / Baaklini, Amal

    The Journal of social psychology

    2018  Volume 158, Issue 3, Page(s) 350–360

    Abstract: This study investigates the relationship between Aggressive Behavior and individual factors, namely trait Emotional Intelligence, personality dimensions, emotion regulation and self-worth, as well as social factors, namely accepting/rejecting parenting ... ...

    Abstract This study investigates the relationship between Aggressive Behavior and individual factors, namely trait Emotional Intelligence, personality dimensions, emotion regulation and self-worth, as well as social factors, namely accepting/rejecting parenting styles and exposure to violence. The sample consisted of 252 university students in Lebanon (154 females), from 16 to 30 years old. Results from hierarchical regression analyses (controlling for age and gender and in the presence of social and individual predictors) showed that the Self-control and Emotionality factors of trait Emotional Intelligence were significant negative predictors of Aggressive Behavior while controlling for age and gender and in the presence of social and individual predictors). Exposure to violence and openness to experience also predicted Aggressive Behavior. Implications for future research and limitations of the present study are discussed.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; Aggression/psychology ; Emotional Intelligence/physiology ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Parenting/psychology ; Personality/physiology ; Self Concept ; Self-Control/psychology ; Students/psychology ; Universities ; Young Adult
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-02-09
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2066653-6
    ISSN 1940-1183 ; 0022-4545
    ISSN (online) 1940-1183
    ISSN 0022-4545
    DOI 10.1080/00224545.2017.1353476
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  6. Article: Trait Emotional Intelligence and Wellbeing During the Pandemic: The Mediating Role of Meaning-Centered Coping.

    Sanchez-Ruiz, Maria-Jose / Tadros, Natalie / Khalaf, Tatiana / Ego, Veronica / Eisenbeck, Nikolett / Carreno, David F / Nassar, Elma

    Frontiers in psychology

    2021  Volume 12, Page(s) 648401

    Abstract: Studies investigating the COVID-19 pandemic from a psychological point of view have mostly focused on psychological distress. This study adopts the framework of existential positive psychology, a second wave of positive psychology that emphasizes the ... ...

    Abstract Studies investigating the COVID-19 pandemic from a psychological point of view have mostly focused on psychological distress. This study adopts the framework of existential positive psychology, a second wave of positive psychology that emphasizes the importance of effective coping with the negative aspects of living in order to achieve greater wellbeing. Trait emotional intelligence (trait EI) can be crucial in this context as it refers to emotion-related personality dispositions concerning the understanding and regulation of one's emotions and those of others. The present study investigated the relationship between trait EI and both wellbeing and psychological distress (i.e., depression, anxiety, and stress), while exploring the mediating role of meaning-centered coping (proactive transformative strategies based on meaning in life) and maladaptive coping (i.e., behavioral disengagement and self-blame) during the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic. A sample of 326 Lebanese adults completed measures of trait EI, wellbeing, psychological distress, coping, and meaning-centered coping. Results showed a strong positive correlation between trait EI and meaning-centered coping. Trait EI also correlated positively with wellbeing and negatively with psychological distress. Structural equation modeling showed that meaning-centered coping partially mediated the relationship between trait EI and wellbeing. Maladaptive coping fully mediated the relationship between trait EI and psychological distress. Findings indicate that trait EI is positively related to dealing with a stressful situation such as the pandemic in positive ways at both the cognitive level, by reformulating the situation to see something valuable in it, and behavioral level, by being proactive about it. Trait EI was positively linked to seeing the situation as an opportunity for personal growth, finding personal meaning in this situation, maintaining an attitude of hope and courage, and acting more responsibly with one's self and others during the current crisis. In turn, this coping formula was related to lower psychological distress and improved mental health. These results are consistent with the existential positive psychology framework and can inform implementation programs and policies aiming at raising awareness and promoting healthy and successful coping during the pandemic.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-05-13
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2563826-9
    ISSN 1664-1078
    ISSN 1664-1078
    DOI 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.648401
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  7. Article ; Online: Subjective wellbeing and its relationship with academic achievement and multilinguality among Lebanese university students.

    Ayyash-Abdo, Huda / Sánchez-Ruiz, María-José

    International journal of psychology : Journal international de psychologie

    2012  Volume 47, Issue 3, Page(s) 192–202

    Abstract: The study investigated three subjective wellbeing (SWB) components, namely positive affect (PA), negative affect (NA), and life satisfaction (LS), along with optimism and self-esteem and their association with academic achievement and multilinguality in ... ...

    Abstract The study investigated three subjective wellbeing (SWB) components, namely positive affect (PA), negative affect (NA), and life satisfaction (LS), along with optimism and self-esteem and their association with academic achievement and multilinguality in a sample of 1401 Lebanese university students. As predicted, optimism and self-esteem correlated positively with LS and PA, and negatively with NA. Optimism, self-esteem and each of the SWB components jointly predicted academic achievement (GPA), with PA being an individually significant positive predictor. There were differences in the five key variables across language groups, specifically between Arabic-only speakers and some other groups: Compared Arabic-only speakers, bilingual speakers of Arabic and either English or French scored higher on self-esteem, PA and optimism, and lower on NA, while trilingual speakers of Arabic, English, and French scored higher on self-esteem, PA and LS. Language grouping was a significant predictor of the SWB components, optimism, and self-esteem even when controlling for GPA, socioeconomic status (SES), and religion. Lastly, the relevance of SES and religion for the prediction of SWB is discussed, and implications and future research questions are advanced.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Affect ; Cross-Cultural Comparison ; Educational Status ; Female ; Humans ; Lebanon ; Male ; Motivation ; Multilingualism ; Quality of Life/psychology ; Self Concept ; Students/psychology ; Young Adult
    Language English
    Publishing date 2012
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1480995-3
    ISSN 1464-066X ; 0020-7594
    ISSN (online) 1464-066X
    ISSN 0020-7594
    DOI 10.1080/00207594.2011.614616
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  8. Article ; Online: Physical comorbidities as a marker for high risk of psychological distress in cancer patients.

    Petrova, Dafina / Redondo-Sánchez, Daniel / Rodríguez-Barranco, Miguel / Romero Ruiz, Antonio / Catena, Andrés / Garcia-Retamero, Rocio / Sánchez, María-José

    Psycho-oncology

    2021  Volume 30, Issue 7, Page(s) 1160–1166

    Abstract: Aims: Physical and psychiatric comorbidities are common in cancer patients and could impact their treatment and prognosis. However, the evidence base regarding the influence of comorbidities in the management and health service use of patients is still ... ...

    Abstract Aims: Physical and psychiatric comorbidities are common in cancer patients and could impact their treatment and prognosis. However, the evidence base regarding the influence of comorbidities in the management and health service use of patients is still scant. In this research we investigated how physical comorbidities are related to the mental health and help-seeking of cancer patients.
    Methods: Data were obtained from the representative National Health Survey of Spain (2017). Participants were respondents who reported a cancer diagnosis (n = 484). These were also matched with controls without cancer history (n = 484) based on age, gender, and region. Four alternative physical comorbidities indices were created based on information regarding 28 chronic conditions. Outcomes of interest were psychological distress and having consulted a mental healthcare professional in the year before the survey.
    Results: Thirty percent of cancer patients reported significant psychological distress but only 10% had consulted a professional. After adjusting for sociodemographic variables, among cancer patients each additional comorbidity was associated with 9% higher odds of reporting high psychological distress (odds ratio [OR] = 1.09, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.01-1.16) and 21% higher odds of having consulted a mental healthcare professional (OR = 1.21, 95% CI: 1.09-1.34). The effects of comorbidities depended on the type of index and were different in controls without cancer history.
    Conclusion: Physical comorbidities in cancer patients are associated with higher risk of psychological distress and higher demand for mental health services. We encourage further research on this issue as it could improve mental health screening and management in oncologic care.
    MeSH term(s) Comorbidity ; Humans ; Mental Health ; Mental Health Services ; Neoplasms/epidemiology ; Psychological Distress ; Stress, Psychological/epidemiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-02-17
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1118536-3
    ISSN 1099-1611 ; 1057-9249
    ISSN (online) 1099-1611
    ISSN 1057-9249
    DOI 10.1002/pon.5632
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  9. Article ; Online: Sexuality and self-concept of morbidly obese women who are sexually attracted to men after bariatric surgery: a phenomenological study.

    Granero-Molina, José / Jiménez-Lasserrotte, María Del Mar / Arias Hoyos, Cristina / Sánchez, María José Torrente / Fernández-Sola, Cayetano / Ruiz-Fernández, María Dolores

    BMC women's health

    2024  Volume 24, Issue 1, Page(s) 174

    Abstract: Background: Morbid Obesity (MO) is a public health problem that affects a person's physical, psychological and sexual well-being. Women with MO are affected by their body image and self-concept, and obesity stigma may affect women in social and sexual ... ...

    Abstract Background: Morbid Obesity (MO) is a public health problem that affects a person's physical, psychological and sexual well-being. Women with MO are affected by their body image and self-concept, and obesity stigma may affect women in social and sexual relationships.
    Objective: To describe and understand the experiences of morbidly obese heterosexual women (who are sexually attracted to men) in relation to their body image and sexuality after bariatric surgery.
    Methodology: Qualitative study using Merleau-Ponty's hermeneutic phenomenology as a philosophical framework. Data collection took place between 2020 and 2021 in a southern Spanish province. A total of 22 in-depth interviews were conducted using open-ended questions until data saturation was reached.
    Results: Two main themes were identified: (1) "Escaping from a cruel environment": weight loss to increase self-esteem; with the sub-themes: 'I love myself now', and 'Body image and social relationships; a vicious circle; (2) "Now, I am truly me": accepting my body to reclaim my sexuality, with the sub-themes: 'The body as the focal point of sexuality', and 'When regaining your sex drive reignites your sex life and relationship'.
    Conclusion: Weight loss and body acceptance radically change morbidly obese women's sex lives after bariatric surgery. They rediscover their bodies, have increased self-esteem, and see improvements in their social relationships and sexuality. These women feel seen, loved and desired, and now value their body image and femininity. As they go through continuous improvements following bariatric surgery, they gradually regain self-esteem, acceptance of their bodies and control over their sex life. Even though the women's partners benefit from these improvements, they seem to be afraid of being left.
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Humans ; Female ; Obesity, Morbid/surgery ; Obesity, Morbid/psychology ; Sexuality/psychology ; Bariatric Surgery/methods ; Heterosexuality ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Weight Loss
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-13
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2050444-5
    ISSN 1472-6874 ; 1472-6874
    ISSN (online) 1472-6874
    ISSN 1472-6874
    DOI 10.1186/s12905-024-03014-1
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  10. Article: Oxidative Balance Scores (OBSs) Integrating Nutrient, Food and Lifestyle Dimensions: Development of the NutrientL-OBS and FoodL-OBS

    Hernández-Ruiz, Ángela / García-Villanova, Belén / Guerra-Hernández, Eduardo J. / Carrión-García, Cayetano Javier / Amiano, Pilar / Sánchez, María-José / Molina-Montes, Esther

    Antioxidants. 2022 Jan. 31, v. 11, no. 2

    2022  

    Abstract: Oxidative Balance Scores (OBS) are tools that allow us to assess the individual’s antioxidant state by ranking both antioxidant and pro-oxidant components of dietary and lifestyle factors. Our aim was to develop novel OBSs accounting for either the ... ...

    Abstract Oxidative Balance Scores (OBS) are tools that allow us to assess the individual’s antioxidant state by ranking both antioxidant and pro-oxidant components of dietary and lifestyle factors. Our aim was to develop novel OBSs accounting for either the global supply of nutrient antioxidants in the diet, or the intake of antioxidant-rich foods, in combination with lifestyle factors. Pro-oxidant factors were also considered. Within two centers of the Spanish European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) study, EPIC-Granada and EPIC-Gipuzkoa (N = 14,756 participants), we developed the Nurient, Food and Lifestyle OBS (NutrientL-OBS and FoodL-OBS), and their simplified versions (solely with dietary or lifestyle factors, the Nutrient-OBS, Food-OBS and L-OBS). Their antioxidant potential was evaluated considering their relationship with: (i) 20 scores of adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MD); and, (ii) 25 biomarkers of antioxidant nutrients (ascorbic acid, β-carotene, etc.), inflammation (CRP, TNF-alpha, etc.) and oxidative stress (uric acid), among 210 participants. Spearman correlation and multivariate linear regression analyses were applied to analyze these associations. Some statistically significant relationships were encountered between the NutrientL-OBS and the FoodL-OBS with the MD scores, and with ascorbic acid (per one-unit increase in OBS: β = 0.012 and 0.015; p = 0.022 and 0.008, respectively) and CRP (per one-unit increase in both OBS: β = −0.02; p = 0.02); the latter appeared to be restricted to the OBS´s lifestyle components. In conclusion, the NutrientL- and FoodL-OBSs and their sub-versions are related to antioxidant-rich dietary patterns and to biomarkers of antioxidant nutrient intake and inflammation, supporting that these tools are valid to assess the individual´s oxidative/antioxidant status.
    Keywords Mediterranean diet ; antioxidant activity ; antioxidant biomarkers ; antioxidants ; ascorbic acid ; inflammation ; lifestyle ; nutrient intake ; oxidative stress ; prospective studies ; regression analysis ; tumor necrosis factor-alpha ; uric acid
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-0131
    Publishing place Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 2704216-9
    ISSN 2076-3921
    ISSN 2076-3921
    DOI 10.3390/antiox11020300
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