The Effects of an Emotional Intelligence Program on the Quality of Life and Well-Being of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- 1 November 2008
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in The Diabetes Educator
- Vol. 34 (6), 1013-1024
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0145721708327303
Abstract
Purpose The purpose of the study is to investigate the effect of an emotional intelligence program on the health-related quality of life and well-being of individuals with type 2 diabetes. Methods The BarOn Emotional Intelligence Scale (EQ-I), WHO Well-Being Questionnaire (WHO-WBQ-22), WHO Quality of Life Measure (WHOQOL-Bref), and the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Health Survey (SF-36) were administered to 184 patients with type 2 diabetes who volunteered to participate. Thirty-six patients with the lowest test scores on the WHO-WBQ-22, WHOQOL-Bref, and SF-36 were randomized into study and control groups (18 patients each). A 12-week emotional intelligence program was administered to the study group. At the end of the program, scales were readministered to both groups and again at 3 and 6 months. Results There were no differences between the quality of life, well-being, and emotional intelligence levels of the study and control groups before the commencement of the program (P > .05). At the conclusion of the program, quality of life, well-being, and emotional intelligence levels of study group patients increased in comparison withthose in the control group (P < .001). The positive effect of the program on study groups' quality of life, wellbeing, and emotional intelligence persisted at the 3- and 6-month follow-up. Conclusion The emotional intelligence program may have positive effects on quality of life and well-being of individuals with type 2 diabetes.Keywords
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