Childhood Trauma, Emotional Intelligence and Resilience in Young Adults

Abstract

The current study aimed to investigate the relationship between childhood trauma, emotional intelligence and resilience in young adults. A correlational research design was used. A sample of 200 young adults aged 18-30 from Lahore, Pakistan was selected. Measuring instruments Childhood Trauma Questionnaire, Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire, and Resilience Scale were used. Findings of the study revealed a positive significant correlation between emotional intelligence and resilience, but no significant correlation between childhood trauma with resilience or emotional intelligence. Results showed that emotional intelligence is a significant predictor of resilience, but childhood trauma is not. No significant gender difference was found between resilience and emotional intelligence, but there is a significant gender difference in childhood trauma, as males reported higher levels of trauma than males. Future research focuses on the protective factors of emotional intelligence that help individuals to be resilient.