Relationship Between Mindfulness, Impulsivity and Emotional Intelligence Among Petty Offenders

Abstract

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The present study examined the relationship between mindfulness, impulsivity and emotional intelligence among petty offenders in Madurai Central Prison, Tamil Nadu. A quantitative correlational research design was employed and a purposive sample of 50 petty offenders aged 18 to 24 years participated in the study. Data were collected using the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (BIS 11) and Emotional Intelligence Scale. Pearsons product moment correlation analysis revealed a significant negative relationship between mindfulness and impulsivity (r = .53, p < .01), indicating that offenders with higher mindfulness exhibited lower impulsive tendencies. A significant positive relationship was found between mindfulness and emotional intelligence (r = .42, p < .01), suggesting that greater mindfulness was associated with better emotional awareness and regulation. Additionally, impulsivity was significantly and negatively related to emotional intelligence (r = .41, p < .01), indicating that higher impulsivity was associated with lower emotional competence. The findings suggest that mindfulness serves as an important psychological factor that enhances emotional intelligence while reducing impulsive behaviour among petty offenders. The study highlights the potential value of mindfulness based interventions in correctional settings to promote self regulation, emotional competence and successful rehabilitation among offender populations.