Role of emotional intelligence and coping style in management of stress among adolescents a review

Abstract

Adolescence is one of the most important periods that lead to maintaining and improving the physical, mental, and emotional health of the individual within this period. In adolescence period, some factors that can contribute to stress include unemployment, high-level competition, adjustments in families, pressure to conform to peers, exploration of sexual identity, and increased use of science & technology. They experience negative feelings and stress. Emotional Intelligence and Coping style are two important factors that help in the management of stress. The present review made an attempt to explore the role of emotional intelligence and coping style in management of stress among adolescents. Researchers reviewed and analysed multiple studies related to emotional intelligence and coping style obtained from various open sources available in public domain. The present review further suggests that emotional intelligence and different types of coping style help in managing stress.