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Abstract
A great number of schizophrenic patients have poor emotional intelligence, low self-esteem and negative suicidal thoughts. They are also very frequent during the course of their illness especially first psychotic episode. Aim: The aim of the present study was to assess the relationship between emotional intelligence, self-esteem and suicidal ideation among schizophrenic patients. Research Design: A descriptive correlational research design was utilized in the present study. Study subjects and setting: 90 schizophrenic inpatients at Minia Hospital for Mental Health and Addiction Treatment in New Minia City were involved in the study. Tools: Socio-demographic and clinical data questionnaire, Emotional Intelligence Scale, Self-esteem Scale and Suicidal Ideation Scale were utilized. Results: 78.9% of the studied patients were males, 68.9% of the studied sample had weak emotional intelligence and 52.2% of them had low self-esteem. However, 81.1% of them had low suicidal ideation. Conclusion: According to the study’s findings, the highest percentage of studied sample exhibited weak emotional intelligence, low self-esteem and few suicide thoughts. In addition, a highly significant positive correlation between emotional intelligence and self-esteem among studied sample. Also, there was a negative correlation between emotional intelligence and suicidal ideation among them. Recommendations: All psychiatric patients should participate in psycho educational programs to increase their emotional intelligence, self-esteem and decrease suicidal ideation.