https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/110286 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:00:19 GMT 2026-04-16T13:00:19Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/115839 Title: Theory of constructed emotion : emotional vocabulary and emotional intelligence Authors: Daniela Calero, Alejandra; Rosenfelda, Nicole; Belén Jadera, María; Inés Burinab, Débora Abstract: The present work aims to study the relationship between perceived emotional intelligence, and general and emotional vocabulary. Undergraduate Psychology (N = 99) and Design (N = 44) students completed a number of tests about emotional intelligence (TMMS-21), general vocabulary (BAIRES-A), and emotional vocabulary respectively. The predictive effect of emotional vocabulary differed across different factors of emotional intelligence (positive in attention to feelings and negative in emotion repair), while a positive association was found in psychology students with more years completed at university. Psychology students had higher emotional vocabulary than Design students. Emotional vocabulary had limited influence on emotional intelligence, contrary to the theory of Constructed Emotion. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/115839 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/115838 Title: Book reviews [International Journal of Emotional Education, 15(2)] Authors: Cowie, Helen Abstract: The books reviewed here explore the myriad ways in which the relationships that children and young people experience within the family, in schools and community, and with their peers have a profound impact on their development. The first book, L'apprendimento sociale ed emotivo. Teorie e buone pratiche per promuovere la salute mentale a scuola by Valeria Cavioni & Ilaria Grazzani, provides an extremely useful theoretical overview of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and the various explanatory models that underpin it. The research evidence is clearly evaluated and the implications for practice explored by two renowned experts in the field. Examples of recent interventions as practised in schools today will be useful for researchers and teachers alike, as well as for those who are developing policies to enhance the emotional health and wellbeing of all children and young people, and for all healthcare professionals who work with children and youth. It is published in Italian but it is to be hoped that a translation into English will soon be forthcoming so that it will reach a wider audience. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/115838 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/115837 Title: Conflict management in physical education : the critical role of team- based activities in physical education to improve cooperation and wellbeing Authors: Dely-Palinkas, Aniko; Tari-Keresztes, Noemi; Gupta, Himanshu Abstract: Physical Education (PE) teachers’ responsibility is critical in supporting the development of students’ motivation, positive attitude and behaviour. . This study explored students’ conflict management styles, the most common sources of conflicts during PE, and the relationship between conflict management styles, self-perceived health and social- emotional wellbeing among high school students in Hungary. A self-administered, anonymous, cross-sectional survey was completed by students in high school (n=385, 54.8 % female Mage =16.98 yrs, SD. 1.28). Only 2.9% of the students reported applying a collaborating management style. These students also rated their health higher. However, students with competitive conflict management were more satisfied with their lives. Most students never had conflicts with the teacher, and if any, they used accommodating conflict management strategies. Behavioural expectations, extreme performance requirements, and disliking the subject were the most common sources of conflicts in PE. The conflict management strategies did not significantly correlate with the psychosomatic symptoms scale; however, students with collaborating conflict management reported fewer sleep problems. These findings underpin the significant role of conflict management skills in health and social-emotional wellbeing. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/115837 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/115836 Title: The role of resilience in the relationships between the big five personality traits and life satisfaction and anxiety Authors: Crnković, Marija; Drnas, Marija Šarić; Olčar, Diana Abstract: The objective of this study was to examine the role resilience plays in the relationship between the Big Five personality traits and anxiety and life satisfaction. A total of 470 students from the University of Zagreb in Croatia participated in the study. The results are explained within the framework of McCrae and Costa's (1991) temperament and instrumental model of personality and well-being. A path analysis and a bootstrapping resampling method were performed. Higher levels of extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and emotional stability were associated with higher levels of resilience, which was related to lower levels of anxiety and higher life satisfaction. It can be concluded that resilience is a full mediator between extraversion and conscientiousness on the one hand, and life satisfaction and anxiety on the other. In addition, resilience is a partial mediator between agreeableness and emotional stability, and also between life satisfaction and anxiety. The practical contribution of the study lies in understanding how to better support students’ mental health by targeting the protective factors of different personality traits. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/115836 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z