Emotional intelligence in children with epilepsy
Objective: Epilepsy is a prevalent neurological disorder in the pediatric population, often accompanied by comorbidities, drug-related burdens, and psychosocial issues. Emotional intelligence (EI) is a crucial aspect of neurocognitive functioning that may be impaired in various clinical conditions....
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| author | Battamir Enkhtuya Amgalan Bayarsaikhan Battuvshin Lkhagvasuren Uranbileg Sainbat Binderiya Bayanmunkh Tovuudorj Avirmed Bayarmaa Tsend |
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| description | Objective: Epilepsy is a prevalent neurological disorder in the pediatric population, often accompanied by comorbidities, drug-related burdens, and psychosocial issues. Emotional intelligence (EI) is a crucial aspect of neurocognitive functioning that may be impaired in various clinical conditions. This study aimed to assess EI and its associated risk factors in children with epilepsy. Methods: In a case-control design, we recruited 47 children with epilepsy (37 males, mean age 10.5 ± 3.1 years) and age- and gender-matched controls. Participants were evaluated using the Emotional Quotient Inventory: Youth Version (EQ-I:YV). We included risk factors, including comorbidities, perinatal complications, epilepsy characteristics, and magnetic resonance imaging results to predict EI. Results: Results indicate that children with epilepsy demonstrated significantly lower EI scores compared to controls (Total EQ score: p = 0.031, intrapersonal: p < 0.001, adaptability: p = 0.03, and general mood: p < 0.001). Multiple linear regression analysis indicated that lower total EQ scores were associated with the number of anti-epileptic drugs, age, seizure frequency, MRI abnormalities, aura, and early onset of seizures. Conclusions: The study provides evidence that children with epilepsy exhibit lower EQ scores than control group, with notable differences in intrapersonal skills, adaptability, and general mood. Additionally, age, and some seizure-related factors predicted decreased total EQ scores. These findings emphasize the need to consider EI in the context of pediatric epilepsy, as impaired EI may contribute to further psychosocial challenges faced by affected children. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-edec0d66f7da4101acc362179cd3ae512024-02-14T05:19:15ZengElsevierIBRO Neuroscience Reports2667-24212024-06-0116260266Emotional intelligence in children with epilepsyBattamir Enkhtuya0Amgalan Bayarsaikhan1Battuvshin Lkhagvasuren2Uranbileg Sainbat3Binderiya Bayanmunkh4Tovuudorj Avirmed5Bayarmaa Tsend6Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, MongoliaDepartment of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; Correponding authors.Brain and Mind Research Institute, Mongolian Academy of Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare Narita Hospital, Narita, Chiba, JapanMongolian Psychology Diagnostic and Training Methodology Center, Ulaanbaatar, MongoliaBrain and Mind Research Institute, Mongolian Academy of Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, MongoliaDepartment of Neurology, School of Medicine, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, MongoliaDepartment of Psychology, Mongolian National University of Education, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; Correponding authors.Objective: Epilepsy is a prevalent neurological disorder in the pediatric population, often accompanied by comorbidities, drug-related burdens, and psychosocial issues. Emotional intelligence (EI) is a crucial aspect of neurocognitive functioning that may be impaired in various clinical conditions. This study aimed to assess EI and its associated risk factors in children with epilepsy. Methods: In a case-control design, we recruited 47 children with epilepsy (37 males, mean age 10.5 ± 3.1 years) and age- and gender-matched controls. Participants were evaluated using the Emotional Quotient Inventory: Youth Version (EQ-I:YV). We included risk factors, including comorbidities, perinatal complications, epilepsy characteristics, and magnetic resonance imaging results to predict EI. Results: Results indicate that children with epilepsy demonstrated significantly lower EI scores compared to controls (Total EQ score: p = 0.031, intrapersonal: p < 0.001, adaptability: p = 0.03, and general mood: p < 0.001). Multiple linear regression analysis indicated that lower total EQ scores were associated with the number of anti-epileptic drugs, age, seizure frequency, MRI abnormalities, aura, and early onset of seizures. Conclusions: The study provides evidence that children with epilepsy exhibit lower EQ scores than control group, with notable differences in intrapersonal skills, adaptability, and general mood. Additionally, age, and some seizure-related factors predicted decreased total EQ scores. These findings emphasize the need to consider EI in the context of pediatric epilepsy, as impaired EI may contribute to further psychosocial challenges faced by affected children.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667242124000113EpilepsyEmotional intelligenceChildrenEmotional quotientEQ-I:YVMongolia |
| spellingShingle | Battamir Enkhtuya Amgalan Bayarsaikhan Battuvshin Lkhagvasuren Uranbileg Sainbat Binderiya Bayanmunkh Tovuudorj Avirmed Bayarmaa Tsend Emotional intelligence in children with epilepsy IBRO Neuroscience Reports Epilepsy Emotional intelligence Children Emotional quotient EQ-I:YV Mongolia |
| title | Emotional intelligence in children with epilepsy |
| title_full | Emotional intelligence in children with epilepsy |
| title_fullStr | Emotional intelligence in children with epilepsy |
| title_full_unstemmed | Emotional intelligence in children with epilepsy |
| title_short | Emotional intelligence in children with epilepsy |
| title_sort | emotional intelligence in children with epilepsy |
| topic | Epilepsy Emotional intelligence Children Emotional quotient EQ-I:YV Mongolia |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667242124000113 |
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