Inteligencia emocional y conductas agresivas en los adolescentes: revisión bibliográfica

Abstract

Poor emotional control is the main cause for a teenager to have academic problems. Within the institutions, many cases of aggression among students are reported daily. The present research work had the objective of explaining the role that the emotional intelligence of adolescents has in aggressive behaviors. Its methodology corresponds to a descriptive bibliographic review based on scientific articles, current specialized books and also seminal ones. The analyzed studies agree that a great demand of students presented low levels of emotional intelligence, evidencing lack of control and regulation of emotions that lead to aggressive behaviors. Furthermore, these studies agree that not only emotional intelligence is a factor that can influence aggressive behavior in young people, but also the family, social and academic environment. So there is a moderately significant relationship between emotional intelligence and aggressive behavior. According to the bibliographical reviews that were made, it can be pointed out that the aggressive behaviors related to the level of emotional intelligence predominate more in the male gender. Among some recommendations, a safe and stable context generates a better management of emotions in adolescents and this in turn favors adequate interpersonal relationships. Given this appreciation, it is also recommended that educational institutions implement a system of workshops that develop social skills and emotional intelligence, as two factors that contribute to decrease aggressive behaviors.