Development and validation of a measure of emotional intelligence

Author(s): Malouff, J. M., Hall, L. E., Haggerty, D. J., Cooper, J. T., Golden, C. J., Dornheim, L.

Journal/Book: Pers Indiv Differ. 1998; 25: The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1GB, England. Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd. 167-177.

Abstract: This series of studies describes the development of a measure of emotional intelligence based on the model of emotional intelligence developed by Salovey and Mayer [Salovey, P. & Mayer, J. D. (1990). Emotional intelligence. Imagination, Cognition and Personality, 9, 185-211.]. A pool of 62 items represented the different dimensions of the model. A factor analysis of the responses of 346 participants suggested the creation of a 33-item scale. Additional studies showed the 33-item measure to have good internal consistency and test-retest reliability. Validation studies showed that scores on the 33-item measure (a) correlated with eight of nine theoretically related constructs, including alexithymia, attention to feelings, clarity of feelings, mood repair, optimism and impulse control; (b) predicted first-year college grades; (c) were significantly higher for therapists than for therapy clients or for prisoners; (d) were significantly higher for females than males, consistent with prior findings in studies of emotional skills; (e) were not related to cognitive ability and (f) were associated with the openness to experience trait of the big five personality dimensions.

Note: Article Schutte NS, Nova Se Univ, Undergrad Programs, 3301 Coll Ave, FT Lauderdale,FL 33314 USA

Keyword(s): PERSONALITY; OPTIMISM

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