Critical Analysis of Contribution of Emotional Literacy on Relationships
Journal Title: INDIAN JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: The aim of this paper is to emphasize the role of emotional literacy in various facets of relationships. Our mental health depends on understanding various emotional dimensions in our life. In this study, factors influencing emotional literacy are analyzed to improve interpersonal relationships and academic success as well. Methods: The research study suggests a model for management of emotions to improve emotional literacy. In this research study, based on previous research and formal and informal interview settings, an attempt has been made to develop a generalized approach to enhance emotional literacy. Questionnaires were designed to collect qualitative data. Participants were divided into control group and experimental group. Qualitative analysis is interpretative as responses were implicit and could be understood through deep and repeated familiarity. The model is designed to manage eight basic emotions. The model is based on identifying, registering, reasoning, articulating, managing and responding to emotions.Results: This study has aimed to develop an approach to enhance emotional literacy. In this approach, the focus is on individual’s emotions. The effective use of this approach would help for individual’s mental health. Emotional intelligence could be further developed by understanding others’ emotions and dealing with them. Conclusion:Model of Emotional literacy could be used as a tool for improving interpersonal and social relationships, academic success and overall well-being.
Authors and Affiliations
Archana Shirpurkar
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP276635
- DOI 10.30877/IJMH.5.1.2018.80-85
- Views 100
- Downloads 0
Understanding ‘Experiences’ from the perspective of children and adolescents
The study aimed at to explore how children and adolescents conceptualize experiences in their day to day life. Apart from this the study also aimed to explore various experiences in children and adolescents.Focus Group D...
A study on Happiness and Quality of Life based on Smoking Status
Introduction: The purpose of the study is to compare the level of Happiness and Quality of Life in smokers, ex-smokers and non-smokers. The study is important in identifying the level of happiness and Quality of life in...
Patterns of consumption of cyber-pornography amongst women in Mumbai
Introduction: Cyber pornography refers to sexually explicit material on the Internet that is primarily designed to produce sexual arousal in viewers. Research reveals a large number of male consumers for pornography howe...
Study of Adolescents’ Introversion-Extraversion Traits, Need for Belongingness and Indulgence in Social Networking
The present study was undertaken on undergraduate adolescents to gain an insight into the relationship between Introversion-Extraversion, Social Networking Intensity and Need for Belongingness. In order to measure the So...
Role Of Culture And Self Esteem On Loneliness In Indians Shifted To USA And Indigenous Indians
Background: The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between self-esteem and loneliness scores in individualistic culture and collectivistic culture. Methods: Through the convenience sampling method,...