Relación entre la inteligencia emocional y la resiliencia en árbitros de fútbol del Cañar. Periodo marzo–agosto 2026

Abstract

Background: This study aimed to analyze the relationship between emotional intelligence and resilience among soccer referees affiliated with the Referees Association of Cañar during the March–August 2026 period. The study was conducted under a quantitative approach, with a non-experimental, cross-sectional design and correlational scope. The sample consisted of 50 soccer referees selected through non-probabilistic convenience sampling. For data collection, the Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (WLEIS-S) and the Resilience Scale (RS-14) were used, both validated in Spanish-speaking populations. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 25 software, employing descriptive statistics, normality tests, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient. The results showed high levels of emotional intelligence and resilience among the participants. Total, emotional intelligence had a mean score of 86.04 points, while total resilience had a mean of 80.26 points. However, the correlation between both variables was very weak, negative, and not statistically significant (r = -0.194; p = 0.177). It is concluded that there is insufficient evidence to establish a significant relationship between emotional intelligence and resilience among the referees evaluated. Keywords: emotional intelligence, resilience, sports officiating, soccer, sports psychology