Anxiety and Emotional Intelligence as Predictors of Coping with Stress in Patients with Personality Disorders—A Single-Arm Pre–Post Observational Study

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dc.abstract.enBackground: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between anxiety levels, emotional intelligence, and stress coping strategies in individuals diagnosed with personality disorders. According to Lazarus and Folkman’s transactional model of stress, the appraisal of stressors and available psychological resources determines the selection of coping strategies—whether adaptive or maladaptive. Material and Methods: This observational case series study involved 30 individuals diagnosed with personality disorders (ICD-10 codes F60 and F61). Psychological assessments were conducted at two time points: upon admission to a day-care psychiatric unit and after three months of standard therapeutic intervention. The following standardized instruments were administered: the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), the Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (INTE), and the Mini-COPE Inventory for Coping with Stress. Results: Elevated levels of anxiety—particularly trait anxiety—were significantly associated with maladaptive coping strategies, including denial and self-blame. Conversely, higher emotional intelligence was positively correlated with the use of adaptive coping mechanisms, such as planning and proactive problem-solving. Conclusions: The findings support the hypothesis that both anxiety and emotional intelligence are significant predictors of stress coping styles in individuals with personality disorders. The results underscore the importance of considering these psychological variables in the design and implementation of therapeutic programs. Enhancing emotional intelligence may substantially improve treatment outcomes and overall psychological functioning in this clinical population. However, further studies with larger sample sizes are needed.
dc.affiliationWydział Psychologii
dc.affiliationWydział Psychologii w Warszawie
dc.contributor.authorFurman, Marta
dc.contributor.authorGradowska, Aleksandra
dc.contributor.authorBliźniewska-Kowalska, Katarzyna
dc.contributor.authorKunikowska, Justyna
dc.contributor.authorGałecka, Małgorzata
dc.date.access2026-02-17
dc.date.accessioned2026-03-02T11:32:01Z
dc.date.available2026-03-02T11:32:01Z
dc.date.created2026
dc.date.issued2026-02-17
dc.description.abstract<jats:p>Background: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between anxiety levels, emotional intelligence, and stress coping strategies in individuals diagnosed with personality disorders. According to Lazarus and Folkman’s transactional model of stress, the appraisal of stressors and available psychological resources determines the selection of coping strategies—whether adaptive or maladaptive. Material and Methods: This observational case series study involved 30 individuals diagnosed with personality disorders (ICD-10 codes F60 and F61). Psychological assessments were conducted at two time points: upon admission to a day-care psychiatric unit and after three months of standard therapeutic intervention. The following standardized instruments were administered: the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), the Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (INTE), and the Mini-COPE Inventory for Coping with Stress. Results: Elevated levels of anxiety—particularly trait anxiety—were significantly associated with maladaptive coping strategies, including denial and self-blame. Conversely, higher emotional intelligence was positively correlated with the use of adaptive coping mechanisms, such as planning and proactive problem-solving. Conclusions: The findings support the hypothesis that both anxiety and emotional intelligence are significant predictors of stress coping styles in individuals with personality disorders. The results underscore the importance of considering these psychological variables in the design and implementation of therapeutic programs. Enhancing emotional intelligence may substantially improve treatment outcomes and overall psychological functioning in this clinical population. However, further studies with larger sample sizes are needed.</jats:p>
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dc.description.issue4
dc.description.physical1-19
dc.description.sdgGoodHealthAndWellBeing
dc.description.versionfinal_published
dc.description.volume15
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/jcm15041583
dc.identifier.issn2077-0383
dc.identifier.urihttps://share.swps.edu.pl/handle/swps/2201
dc.identifier.weblinkhttps://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/15/4/1583
dc.languageen
dc.pbn.affiliationpsychologia
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dc.subject.enanxiety
dc.subject.enemotional intelligence
dc.subject.encoping with stress
dc.subject.enpersonality disorders
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dc.titleAnxiety and Emotional Intelligence as Predictors of Coping with Stress in Patients with Personality Disorders—A Single-Arm Pre–Post Observational Study
dc.title.journalJournal of Clinical Medicine
dc.typeJournalArticle
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