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Emotional intelligence training improves stress regulation and performance in high-stress occupations

King Jemma B., Li Yiqiong, Gillespie Nicole A., Ashkanasy Neal M. · Scientific Reports · 2026 · Randomised controlled study

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A 66-person military trial compared emotional intelligence training with an active control. The investigators measured cortisol and task performance. The intervention did not return cortisol to the participants as feedback.

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The emotional intelligence training trial measured cortisol and task performance.

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A 66-person military trial compared emotional intelligence training with an active control. The investigators measured cortisol and task performance. The intervention did not return cortisol to the participants as feedback.
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-36216-8

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A 66-person military trial compared emotional intelligence training with an active control. The investigators measured cortisol and task performance. The intervention did not return cortisol to the participants as feedback.
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41618102/ · https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-36216-8

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Emotional intelligence training improves stress regulation and performance in high-stress occupations
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King Jemma B., Li Yiqiong, Gillespie Nicole A., Ashkanasy Neal M.
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A 66-person military trial compared emotional intelligence training with an active control. The investigators measured cortisol and task performance. The intervention did not return cortisol to the participants as feedback.
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The emotional intelligence training trial measured cortisol and task performance.
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A 66-person military trial compared emotional intelligence training with an active control. The investigators measured cortisol and task performance. The intervention did not return cortisol to the participants as feedback.
sources

https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-36216-8

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A 66-person military trial compared emotional intelligence training with an active control. The investigators measured cortisol and task performance. The intervention did not return cortisol to the participants as feedback.
sources

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41618102/ · https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-36216-8

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    Emotional intelligence training improves stress regulation and performance in high-stress occupations
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    A 66-person military trial compared emotional intelligence training with an active control. The investigators measured cortisol and task performance. The intervention did not return cortisol to the participants as feedback.
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    A 66-person military trial compared emotional intelligence training with an active control. The investigators measured cortisol and task performance. The intervention did not return cortisol to the participants as feedback.
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    https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-36216-8

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    A 66-person military trial compared emotional intelligence training with an active control. The investigators measured cortisol and task performance. The intervention did not return cortisol to the participants as feedback.
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    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41618102/ · https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-36216-8

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