Habilidades sociales e inteligencia emocional en una niña con trastorno negativista desafiante de grado leve.

Abstract

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a behavioral disorder primarily characterized by defiant and disobedient behaviors toward authority figures, affecting not only social development but also personal growth, with a focus on emotional and cognitive aspects. However, it is worth noting that, within the Spanish-speaking community, the topic of ODD has not gained much attention or interest in scientific journals. For this reason, it has been considered important to further investigate specific aspects of this disorder, particularly the relationship between social skills and emotional intelligence. This research presents the case of a girl with mild oppositional defiant disorder with the scientific problem: What is the relationship between social skills and emotional intelligence in a girl with mild oppositional defiant disorder. The epistemological foundation adopted was Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory, with a qualitative methodological paradigm and a descriptive type of research. For data collection, a semi-structured interview, the BarOn emotional test and the system evaluation SENA were applied. The results revealed difficulties in following instructions, acknowledging guilt, showing empathy, managing defiant behavior. Also, problems in forming social relationships, impulse control, anger management, adapting to new environments, and expressing emotions.