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Transdiagnostic and Therapeutic Processes

Transdiagnostic Processes and Culturally Adapted Interventions in Mood and Anxiety Disorders

3 - (3-MIN 2) Disorder-specific Patterns of Trait Emotional Intelligence in Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Insomnia

Friday, June 26, 2026

11:57 AM - 12:08 PM PDT

Location: Yerba Buena Salon 2, B3 Level

Keywords: Emotion Regulation, Transdiagnostic, Emotion
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Author(s)

Eva Herzog, PhD, Licensed Psychological Psychotherapist

Managing Director, Psychotherapeutic University Outpatient Clinic
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany
Munich, Bayern, Germany

Co-Author(s)

SW

Sebastian Wolf

Postdoctoral Researcher
Institute for General Practice and Interprofessional Care, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
Tübingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
TS

Thomas Studnitz

Research Associate
Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Institute of Sports Science, Department of Education & Health Research, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
Tübingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
AF

Anna Katharina Frei

Doctoral Researcher
Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Institute of Sports Science, Department of Education & Health Research, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
Tübingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
GS

Gorden Sudeck

Professor
Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Institute of Sports Science, Department of Education & Health Research, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
Tübingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
CM

Celina L. Müller

Postdoctoral Researcher
Department of Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
Würzburg, Bayern, Germany
MG

Mia Maria Günak

Postdoctoral Researcher
Department of Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Psychological Treatment, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany
München, Bayern, Germany
TN

Tristan T. Nakagawa

Postdoctoral Researcher
Department of Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Psychological Treatment, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany
München, Bayern, Germany
TE

Thomas Ehring

Professor
Department of Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Psychological Treatment, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany
München, Bayern, Germany
SP

Stefan Peters, n/a

Postdoctoral Researcher
Department of Human Sciences, Institute of Sport Science, Bundeswehr University Munich, Munich, Germany
München, Bayern, Germany
AF

Anna Lena Flagmeier

Research Associate (Health Insurance)
AOK Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart, Germany
Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
LZ

Lena Zwanzleitner

Research Associate (Health Insurance)
Techniker Krankenkasse, Hamburg, Germany
Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
AR

Ander Ramos-Murguialday

Professor
Medical Faculty, Institute of Medical Psychology and Behavioral Neurobiology, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
Tübingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
KT

Keisuke Takano

Senior Researcher
Human Informatics and Interaction Research Institute, The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba, Japan
Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
BC

Barbara Cludius

Professor
Department of Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy of Adulthood, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany
Bremen, Bremen, Germany

Background: Trait emotional intelligence (trait EI) is consistently associated with psychological well-being and psychopathology. However, comparatively little research has examined whether distinct clinical conditions are characterized by differential profiles across specific trait EI facets. Clarifying such patterns may contribute to transdiagnostic conceptualizations and inform disorder-sensitive intervention strategies.

Method: The present study investigated global and subscale-level trait EI in individuals diagnosed with depression (n = 200), anxiety-related disorders (n = 61), or insomnia (n = 47), each compared with matched non-clinical control participants (total N = 608). Participants completed the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire–Short Form (TEIQue-SF). Analyses focused on group differences in the global trait EI score and its four dimensions: Well-being, Self-control, Emotionality, and Sociability.

Results: Across all diagnostic categories, clinical participants demonstrated significantly lower global trait EI scores and reduced scores on each subscale relative to their respective control groups (all ps < .001). Comparisons between clinical groups revealed differentiated patterns. Individuals with depression reported lower Well-being than those with insomnia, consistent with reduced positive affect and life satisfaction. Participants with insomnia exhibited comparatively higher Self-control than those with depression and anxiety disorders; however, the difference between insomnia and anxiety was no longer statistically robust after adjusting for age. No additional significant differences were observed between the clinical groups.

Conclusion: The findings indicate substantial trait EI impairments across depression, anxiety disorders, and insomnia, while also pointing to disorder-specific variations in Well-being and Self-control. These results underscore the importance of accounting for demographic influences and emotional self-perceptions in clinical research. Moreover, they suggest that trait EI may represent a relevant construct for transdiagnostic assessment and potentially for targeted intervention approaches.

Learning Objectives:

Describe disorder-specific patterns of trait emotional intelligence across depression, anxiety-related disorders, and insomnia.