APS

2025 APS Annual Convention · 2025

Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, and Personality Disorder Characteristics Predict Post-Traumatic Growth

Washington, DC · May 2025

Poster · Clinical Science

  • Rickki Martinez
    Fielding Graduate University
  • Laura Lopez
    Fielding Graduate University
  • Kristine Jacquin
    Fielding Graduate University

Abstract

Childhood trauma impacts emotional and cognitive development, shaping how individuals adapt and grow. Using hierarchical regression, our study examined emotional intelligence (EI), resilience, cognitive intelligence, and personality disorder characteristics as predictors of post-traumatic growth. Resilience, EI, and dependent and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder characteristics were significant predictors, supporting greater post-traumatic growth.

Psychopathology

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