Abstract: Abstract: (1) Background: Many public bodies have warned of the increased consumption of cannabis,
particularly among adolescents. From the Positive Youth Development approach, the promotion of
personal protective factors takes on special importance against some risks, such as the consumption
of addictive substances. (2) Methods: This research is one of the first to study the role of trait
and ability emotional intelligence in relation to cannabis use and with respect to other personal
variables of protection, such as coping styles and assertiveness. For this purpose, a final sample of
799 schoolchildren was obtained. (3) Results: After controlling for age and gender, the results of
the regression analyses revealed that emotional perception, emotional facilitation, emotional clarity,
emotional repair, active coping style, and assertiveness were inversely and significantly associated
with cannabis use behaviors. On the other hand, the emotional attention and avoidant coping style
factors were positively and significantly associated with these behaviors. (4) Conclusions: These
findings provide new evidence that could be useful in terms of guiding health-promoting clinical
and educational interventions at an early age.
Autoría: González-Yubero S., Lázaro-Visa S., Palomera R.,
Fuente: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021, 18, 5576.
Editorial: MDPI
Año de publicación: 2021
Nº de páginas: 15
Tipo de publicación: Artículo de Revista
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18115576
ISSN: 1661-7827,1660-4601