Perceived emotional intelligence, grit and suicidal ideation in Pakistani cancer patients

https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS9.13858

Authors

  • Asad Ullah Khan MS in Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, Lahore School of Professional Studies, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Iram Shehzadi Psychologist, Shelter Home, Social Welfare and Bait Ul Maal, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Mohsin MS in Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, Lahore School of Professional Studies, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Jawaad Ahmed MS in Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, Lahore School of Professional Studies, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Maham Arif MS in Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, Lahore School of Professional Studies, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Nosheen Kouser Honorary Clinical Psychologist, Fountain House, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Aziz Ul Nisa MS in Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, Lahore School of Professional Studies, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan

Keywords:

Emotional intelligence, grit, suicidal ideation, Pakistani cancer patients

Abstract

This research sought to examine the association between perceived emotional intelligence (EI), grit, and suicide ideation among cancer patients in Pakistan. In Lahore, Pakistan, 110 cancer patients were recruited from two hospitals. Perceived Emotional Intelligence Scale, Grit Scale, and Suicidal Ideation Scale were completed by the individuals. There was a significant negative association between perceived emotional intelligence and suicidal ideation (r = -0.24, p<.05) and also a significant negative correlation between grit and suicidal ideation (r = -0.28, p<.05). In addition, perceived EI regulated the association between grit and suicidal ideation, such that high levels of EI diminished the positive relationship between grit and suicidal ideation. This research illustrates the relevance of emotional intelligence and grit for the mental health of Pakistani cancer patients and proposes that therapies focused at enhancing emotional intelligence and grit may help to minimize suicidal thoughts in this group. Findings show that therapies focusing on EI and grit may be useful in lowering suicidal ideation in this group. To lessen suicide thoughts among cancer patients in Pakistan, future research should concentrate on designing therapies that target EI and grit.

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Published

15-01-2023

How to Cite

Khan, A. U., Shehzadi, I., Mohsin, M., Ahmed, J., Arif, M., Kouser, N., & Ul Nisa, A. (2023). Perceived emotional intelligence, grit and suicidal ideation in Pakistani cancer patients. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S9), 4592–4606. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS9.13858

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Vol. 6 No. S9 (2022)

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