Suicidal ideation and psychological control in emerging adults: the role of trait EI.

According to the literature, the suicidal cognitions may be seen as a consistent alternative in a situation of greater stress and emotional imbalance at any time of life like adolescence or emerging adulthood. The objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between suicidal ideation and psychological control by exploring the possible mediation role of trait emotional intelligence (EI). 263 female participants, aged 18 to 26, took part of this study. Results showed a positive association between suicidal ideation and psychological control, confirming the toxic effect of this form of parenting that is consistently associated with maladaptive outcomes. Moreover, this study has confirmed the relevance of the trait EI as a mediator between psychological control and suicidal ideation, following the data of the previous literature, which also highlight the relevant role of the trait EI in the relation between psychological control and internalizing problem. Findings of the current study provide evidence for an integrative model of parental psychological control and trait EI in understanding the suicidal ideation in emerging adulthood.