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Investigator-initiated Study; Role Fulfillment; Beck's Depression Inventory; Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test
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Emotional Intelligence: How It Impacts Depression Levels And Perception Of Role Fulfillment Among Caregiver Foster Parents, Elysse Farnell
Emotional Intelligence: How It Impacts Depression Levels And Perception Of Role Fulfillment Among Caregiver Foster Parents, Elysse Farnell
Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects
The purpose of this investigator-initiated study is to identify levels of emotional intelligence (El), depression, and role fulfillment among foster parents. It is believed that if a link between EI and the other variables is identified, programs can be developed to help build EI in foster parents, and thus aid them in becoming more effective caregivers. A convenience sample of foster parents participated in this mixed methods study. There were 30 participants total recruited through a collaborative effort with a local Foster
Family Agency (FF A). Participants were at least 25 years of age and a certified foster parent. Participants …