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Background\/Objectives: The objective of this study was to analyze the effectiveness and characteristics of interventions aimed at developing EI in people diagnosed with ADHD. Methods: A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA 2020 in the Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, Dialnet, ERIC, and SpringerLink databases. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria and evaluating methodological quality, 31 studies were selected. Results: The evidence shows that children and adolescents with ADHD have lower levels of EI than the typically developing population, especially in emotional regulation, stress management, adaptability, and interpersonal skills. Interventions focused on emotional training have demonstrated improvements in emotional competencies, self-control, ADHD symptoms, and social functioning. However, variations are observed according to age, clinical subtype, the presence of comorbidities, and the type of informant, as well as heterogeneity in the assessment instruments used. Conclusions: Strengthening EI emerges as a promising complementary strategy for improving the emotional and social adaptation of people with ADHD. 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