Effectiveness of Online Emotional Intelligence Training

NCT06751745 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: BIIHR-2024-007
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 213
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The proposed study, titled "Effectiveness of Emotional Intelligence Training among Bangladeshi Youth," aims to evaluate the impact of a 4-week online Emotional Intelligence (EI) training program on the emotional competencies of Bangladeshi youth. Emotional intelligence, which encompasses skills such as self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, and relationship management, is crucial for personal and professional success, as well as mental well-being. The study hypothesizes that targeted EI training can enhance emotional competencies, leading to improved social skills, decision-making, and mental health outcomes. This is particularly significant in the Bangladeshi context, where such programs are scarce, and youth face numerous societal pressures. The research will employ a quantitative, experimental design, comparing pre- and post-training EI levels between an experimental group (participants undergoing EI training) and a control group (participants not receiving the training). Participants, aged 18 to 30 years, will be recruited from educational institutions across Bangladesh. The study will use the Bengali version of the Emotional Intelligence Scale to assess EI levels and a structured Personal Information Form to collect demographic data. The training program will consist of four weekly sessions, each focusing on a core EI component: self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, and relationship management. The sessions will be conducted by experts in public health and psychology. Data analysis will involve descriptive statistics, t-tests, and regression analysis to evaluate the training's effectiveness and explore the influence of demographic variables. Ethical considerations, including informed consent and data confidentiality, will be strictly maintained. This study is expected to provide valuable insights into the role of EI training in fostering resilience and mental health among Bangladeshi youth, contributing to healthier communities and informing future policy and program development.

Conditions

Emotional Intelligence

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Emotional Intelligence

  Emotional Intelligence (EI) will be assessed via a self-report scale. The emotional intelligence scale was developed by Hyde, Pethe and Dhar in 2002. The Bengali version of the scale was subsequently adapted by Uzzaman and Karim in 2017. The scale typically consists of questions related to various aspects of emotional intelligence, with respondents indicating their level of agreement or frequency on a Likert scale. The total score (typically, ranging from 34-170) is used to determine overall emotional intelligence, with higher scores indicating greater EI. The original scale has a high degree of content validity. The scale has a split-half reliability of.88. The Bangla version of the Emotional Intelligence Scale had a Cronbach's alpha value of 0.92. With a mean of 0.58, all the item-total correlations were significant and ranged from 0.33-0.84. Convergent validity was also guaranteed by the Bangla version.

  4 weeks

Study Arms (1)

Experimental

EXPERIMENTAL

Behavioral: Online Emotional Intelligence Training

Interventions

Online Emotional Intelligence Training BEHAVIORAL

The intervention is a 4-week online Emotional Intelligence (EI) training program for Bangladeshi youth. It includes weekly one-hour sessions focusing on self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, and relationship management. Led by experts, the program uses interactive activities and practical exercises to enhance emotional skills. Pre- and post-training assessments with the Bengali Emotional Intelligence Scale measure outcomes.

Experimental

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 30 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• being aged between 18 to 30 years
• having a stable internet connection
• agreeing to attend all four training sessions

You may not qualify if:

• Previous experience in EI training
• inability to attend the complete program
• serious interruptions during the experiment

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Bangladesh Institute of Innovative Health Research: lead

Study Sites (1)

Bangladesh Institute of Innovative Health Research

Dhaka, 1216, Bangladesh

Location

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  BACKGROUND

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Research Coordinator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 20, 2024
• First Posted: December 30, 2024
• Study Start: September 10, 2024
• Primary Completion: October 10, 2024
• Study Completion: November 30, 2024
• Last Updated: December 31, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

BA (1)