Description
Emotional intelligence is a significant factor in one’s well-being as high emotional intelligence predicts sound mental well-being and a better quality of life as one can accurately understand emotions (Kulkarni & Velhal, 2023). However, low emotional intelligence has also been found to be a predictor not only of the development of mental health disorders but also have the lowest intentions to seek help (Ciarrochi et. al., 2002; Kulkarni & Velhal, 2023). Because they are unlikely to seek help, it is important for others who see the potential cause to help intervene. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of emotional intelligence and the effects of an educational video on help-seeking intentions for friends with eating disorders. Overall, the conclusions of this study only found significance in one out of the four hypotheses proposed. However, additional significance was found when exploring the correlations for emotional intelligence, empathy, and help-seeking intentions.
Publication Date
12-2024
Thesis Advisor
Margaret Hance
Thesis Committee
Jessica Curtis, Kris Bondillio, Carmen Williams
Degree Name
BS, Psychology
Expected Graduation
12-2024
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Robb, Allie M., "Predictors in Help-Seeking Intentions for Friends with Eating Disorders" (2024). Honors Theses. 9.
https://arch.astate.edu/honors-thesis/9
