Journal of Health and Behavioral Science
Vol 8 No 2 (2026): June 2026

Adversity Intelligence’s Mediating Role Between Emotional Intelligence and Vaping Dependency

John Adolfo Narag Lojero (De La Salle University – Dasmariñas)
Jemerson Naceno Dominguez (De La Salle University - Dasmariñas)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Jun 2026

Abstract

Introduction In the past years, vape use prevalence has been marked among unfavorable workplaces including its repercussions, and the gap between adversity intelligence (AI) and vaping dependency (VD) was also evident. Aim This study aimed to determine if AI intervenes in emotional intelligence (EI) and VD and their relations. This study had Filipino (n= 388) employed young adults (18-40) through an online survey. Result The results showed medium EI, high VD, and below average AI, while EI and AI paths have a positive estimate= 0.7260, p< .001 and a negative estimate= -0.0282, p= 0.010 between AI and VD. The surprising positive estimate= 0.041, p< .001 of EI and VD was a contextual factor. Conclusion Abruptly, AI served as a suppressor (estimate= -0.006, p< 0.019) indicating that VD may reduce when EI noise is repealed. Thus, EI may positively influence AI, and AI may negatively affect VD. AI’s influence between EI and VD shows inconsistent mediation.

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CJPS

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Humanities Health Professions Neuroscience Public Health Social Sciences

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Focus and Scope Journal of Health and Behavioral Science (JHBS) is an open-access journal, publishes research from various topics in psychology. We dedicated ourselves in developing psychology and behavioral sciences in the world, especially in the areas of: Health Psychology Clinical Psychology ...