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Although the clinical features of PCOS are well documented, the influence of modifiable psychological factors such as emotional intelligence (EI) remains underexplored, particularly among Indian women.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Purpose<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study examined the associations between trait EI, perceived stress, body shape concern and quality of life in Indian women with PCOS.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted at a tertiary care centre in Puducherry, India. One hundred women aged 18\u201335 with confirmed PCOS were recruited. Participants completed validated questionnaires: the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire-Short Form, Perceived Stress Scale-10, Body Shape Questionnaire-16A and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Questionnaire. Multiple linear regression models were used to identify independent correlates of psychological outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A significant psychological burden was evident, with 91% of participants reporting moderate to high perceived stress. Higher trait EI was significantly associated with better psychological well-being, showing negative correlations with both perceived stress (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">\u03c1<\/jats:italic>\n                      = \u22120.60) and body shape concern (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">\u03c1<\/jats:italic>\n                      = \u22120.43). Multiple linear regression analysis, after controlling for covariates, confirmed that higher EI was the strongest independent correlate of lower perceived stress (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">\u03b2<\/jats:italic>\n                      = \u22120.58,\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; .001), reduced body shape concern (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">\u03b2<\/jats:italic>\n                      = \u22120.34,\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; .001) and higher overall quality of life (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">\u03b2<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 0.51,\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; .001). Additionally, moderate physical activity was independently associated with lower perceived stress (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; .001) and higher quality of life (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p<\/jats:italic>\n                      = .011).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Trait EI emerged as a key independent correlate of lower perceived stress, reduced body shape concern and improved quality of life. Moderate physical activity also contributed independently to lower stress and better quality of life. 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