This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund
The study examined the contribution of background variables, stress levels, and emotional intelligence in explaining psychological capital and empathy among 93 adults, including 46 individuals with cerebral palsy and 47 with typical development. The findings indicated that adults with CP reported lower levels of stress, higher emotional intelligence, and greater empathy compared to their typically developing peers. Additionally, a negative correlation was found between stress and emotional intelligence, psychological capital, and empathy, while a positive correlation emerged between emotional intelligence and the dependent variables. Emotional intelligence was identified as a mediating variable, highlighting the importance of developing emotional education programs and psychological empowerment for individuals with disabilities.
Keywords: cerebral palsy, emotional intelligence, psychological capital
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