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Development and Validation of a Measure of Emotional Intelligence

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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 testretest reliability. Validation studies showed that scores on the 33-item measure 1.(a) correlated with eight of nine theoretically related constructs, including alexithymia, attention to feelings, clarity of feelings, mood repair, optimism and impulse control;2.(b) predicted first-year college grades;3.(c) were significantly higher for therapists than for therapy clients or for prisoners;4.(d) were significantly higher for females than males, consistent with prior findings in studies of emotional skills;5.(e) were not related to cognitive ability and6.(f) were associated with the openness to experience trait of the big five personality dimensions.

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... Since ability EI might not be precisely measured by questionnaires, this study would focus on selfreport trait EI, which was a multifaceted construct consisting of several sub-dimensions. Trait EI was classified into emotional appraisal and expression, emotional regulation and emotional utilisation (Schutte et al., 1998). Moreover, Ciarrochi et al. (2001) proposed four dimensions of EI, including emotional perception, self-emotion management, managing others' emotions and emotional utilisation. ...
... To measure emotional intelligence (EI), we employed a 33-items questionnaire developed by Schutte et al. (1998) based on the theoretical model of EI from Salovey and Mayer (1990). Although the developer did not clarify the corresponding items for each sub-dimension of the SSREI scale in the original study of Schutte et al. (1998), recent studies employing confirmatory factor analysis showed that there were four sub-dimensions in SSREI scale, including emotional perception, managing others' emotions, self-emotion management and emotional utilisation (Ciarrochi et al., 2001). ...
... To measure emotional intelligence (EI), we employed a 33-items questionnaire developed by Schutte et al. (1998) based on the theoretical model of EI from Salovey and Mayer (1990). Although the developer did not clarify the corresponding items for each sub-dimension of the SSREI scale in the original study of Schutte et al. (1998), recent studies employing confirmatory factor analysis showed that there were four sub-dimensions in SSREI scale, including emotional perception, managing others' emotions, self-emotion management and emotional utilisation (Ciarrochi et al., 2001). Emotional perception referred to the capability of understanding and discerning one's own and others' emotion. ...
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... Each test has a response process associated with it; in these realms: ability-based, selfestimates, or observers' opinions. Individual tests listed: GECo = Geneva Test of Emotional Competence (Schlegel & Mortillaro, 2019); MSCEIT 2 = Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test 2 (Mayer et al., 2025); STEU = Situational Test of Emotional Understanding; STEM = Situational Test of Emotion Management (MacCann & Roberts, 2008); The Genos Emotional Intelligence-Self-Estimate form (Gignac, 2010); SSEIT = Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (Schutte et al., 1998); WLEIS = Wong-Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (Wong & Law, 2002); EQ-i 2.0 = Emotion Quotient Inventory-2 (MHS, 2011); ESCI = Emotional and Social Competence Inventory (Boyatzis, 2018); TEIQue = Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire; EI = emotional intelligence; SEA = socioemotional attributes. ...
... Table 3 compares several measures that elicit test-taker's self-estimates of EI (sometimes labeled "Stream 2"; Ashkanasy & Daus, 2005), also arranged by the four-domain model. The measures include the Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Scale (SSEIT; Schutte et al., 1998), the Wong and Law measure (WLEIS; Wong & Law, 2002), and the Genos EI assessment (Gignac, 2010). A review of Table 3 indicates that self-estimated measures of EI cover approximately the same four domains, or variations of them as the ability measures. ...
... The personality areas employed for the organization here include (a) Self-management and self-control, (b) Styles of social and emotional interactions, (c) Representations of the self and world, and (d) Motivation and emotion (e.g., Blais & Note. EI = emotional intelligence; SSEIT = Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (Schutte et al., 1998); the 33 items of the SSEIT reflected the test's first factor; however, the authors indicate that the same items drew on content from three areas of the original EI model as indicated in the SSEIT column (see Schutte et al., 1998, p. 171); WLEIS = Wong-Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (Wong & Law, 2002); Genos = Genos Emotional Intelligence Inventory (Gignac, 2010); the Genos manual says it is focused on measuring on-the-job relative frequencies of behavior; we classified it as self-report because the items, as phrased, involve considerable self-judgment and are answered on scales from "almost never" to "almost always" (Gignac, 2010, pp. 1-2). ...
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... Some studies argue that women yield higher scores in emotional well-being, self-confidence, self-awareness, empathy and, in general, interpersonal and intrapersonal relations than men [49][50][51][52][53][54][55]; men, for their part, appear as more emotionally able to cope with stressful situations [56][57][58]. Other studies found no significant sex-related differences in these variables [59]. ...
... Some research suggests that women score higher on interpersonal and emotional competencies [49][50][51][52][53][54][55], whereas men may report greater emotional self-efficacy in stressful contexts [56][57][58]. However, other studies have found no significant differences [59]. Notably, the role of sex in the relationship between emotional intelligence and eudaimonic well-being remains underexplored, highlighting the need for further investigation. ...
... Schutte's emotional intelligence scale (EIS) [59]. The Spanish version of the EIS [91] was chosen because it assesses the emotional skills of individuals to perceive, understand, and regulate emotions, both inter-and intrapersonally, reflecting the individuals' emotional intelligence. ...
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Background Numerous studies have shown that emotional intelligence could play a role in satisfaction with life and eudaimonic well-being. Several theories hold that emotional intelligence is a construct that can be measured and that can be improved. Emotional intelligence depends on various variables such as age, sex, sociocultural status, environmental factors, and learning history; emotional intelligence should be made a priority subject to teach students to perceive, understand, and regulate emotions from an early age. Teaching of emotional skills at university can have a positive effect on academic performance, psychological well-being, and satisfaction with life. Methods The aim of this study is twofold: 1) to analyse differences in emotional intelligence and psychological well-being between sexes among Spanish university students; and 2) to analyse whether emotional intelligence can be used to predict satisfaction with life and eudaimonic well-being in the sample. The instruments used were Schutte’s emotional intelligence scale, the satisfaction with life scale, and the eudaimonic well-being scale. The sample comprised 721 Spanish university students (293 men, 40.64% and 428 women, 59.36%). Results The results suggest that women yield higher scores in emotional intelligence factors related to attention to the emotions of others, the expression of emotions, and the regulation of the emotions of others. No significant differences were found concerning satisfaction with life and eudaimonic well-being. The results also indicate that both men and women perceive the regulation of one’s own emotions as a key factor in satisfaction with life. Women tend to link eudaimonic well-being with emotional skills associated with interpersonal relations, while men tend to associate it with emotional skills pertaining to the individual. Conclusions The results suggest that, among all emotional intelligence-related factors, the regulation of one’s own emotions is the most valuable predictor of satisfaction with life and eudaimonic well-being. The results also emphasise the importance of teaching emotional intelligence as a way to improve levels of well-being, irrespective of sex, although sex-related differences need to be examined more in depth in order to gain a better understanding of the role played by emotional intelligence, satisfaction with life, and eudaimonic well-being in the psychological and personal development of our students.
... In addition, we aim to identify the dimensions of these two variables, EI and motivation, by carrying out a factor analysis. To this end, we apply the motivation tools Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ) (Pintrich, 1991), and the Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT) (Schutte, Malouff, Hall, Haggerty, Cooper, Golden et al., 1998), which was originally carried out with students from the Faculty of Economics and Business Studies and the Faculty of Marketing and Management. ...
... Thus, researchers such as Gardner (1983) and Sternberg (1988) have suggested that the term "intrapersonal and interpersonal intelligence" provided a basis for later models of emotional intelligence (EI). These authors suggested that the essence of intrapersonal intelligence is the ability to know one's own emotions, while that of interpersonal intelligence is the ability to understand the emotions and intentions of other individuals (Gignac, Palmer, Manocha & Stough, 2005;Schutte et al. 1998). ...
... This questionnaire consists of two parts: (a) motivation, which is further divided into two microvariables, value components and affective components; and (b) learning strategies, which is further divided into the microvariables cognitive and metacognitive strategies, resource management strategies and value components. The second questionnaire was the SSEIT (Schutte et al., 1998), which is based on Salovey and Mayers' (1990) original theory of EI and consists of a 33-item self-report measure of students' EI. The SSEIT items utilise a 5-point Likert scale. ...
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... The scales used in the questionnaire have been previously validated for use in both academic and professional settings and have been widely applied in previous studies assessing EI, self-efficacy, and perceived stress in various populations, including healthcare students and professionals. The second section of the questionnaire assessed EI using the Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence (SSREI) Scale [30], which comprises 33 items across four domains: (1) emotion perception (8 items), which focuses on the ability to identify emotions in oneself and others; (2) managing self-relevant emotions (9 items), which involves techniques for regulating one's own emotional states; (3) managing others' emotions (8 items), which pertains to influencing the emotional states of others; and (4) utilizing emotions (8 items), which examines the use of emotional information to enhance reasoning and problem-solving. Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree), with higher scores indicating more developed EI skills. ...
... Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree), with higher scores indicating more developed EI skills. This scale has been validated and widely used in similar contexts, demonstrating strong reliability and relevance for assessing EI in academic settings [30]. ...
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... The study group comprises of students enrolled in the 2021-2022 academic year. The research was carried out with the voluntary participation of 542 university students, and the "Revised Schutte Scale" developed by Schutte et al. (1998) and adapted to Turkish by Tatar, Tok, Saltukoglu (2011), the "Positive Social Behavior Scale" developed by Carol and Randall (2002) and adapted by Kumru et al. (2004), and the personal information form consisting of seven questions were used in the data collection phase. In the analysis of the research data, the t-test analysis method was used to determine whether there was a difference between the groups, and the correlation test was used to determine the relationship. ...
... In the research, the "Revised Schutte Scale" which was enhanced by Schutte et al. (1998) and rearranged as 41 articles by Austin et al. (2005) and finally adapted to Turkish by Tatar et al. (2011) was applied. The scale benefited consists of 3 sub-dimensions and 41 items. ...
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The purpose of this study was to examine the association between emotional intelligence and prosocial behavior levels among university students enrolled in Schools of Physical Education and Sports who participate in individual and team sports. The relational screening model, a quantitative research tool, was employed in the study. The study group comprises of students enrolled in the 2021-2022 academic year. The research was carried out with the voluntary participation of 542 university students, and the "Revised Schutte Scale" developed by Schutte et al. (1998) and adapted to Turkish by Tatar, Tok, Saltukoglu (2011), the "Positive Social Behavior Scale" developed by Carol and Randall (2002) and adapted by Kumru et al. (2004), and the personal information form consisting of seven questions were used in the data collection phase. In the analysis of the research data, the t-test analysis method was used to determine whether there was a difference between the groups, and the correlation test was used to determine the relationship. In the research findings, it was determined that there was a significant difference in the sub-dimensions of using emotions and optimism/mood according to gender. The gender variable revealed a significant difference in public positive social conduct, anonymous positive social behavior, immediate positive social behavior, emotional positive social behavior, obedient positive social behavior, and the total scale. There was a substantial difference in the obedient good social conduct sub-dimension among the sports types studied. As a consequence, positive moderately significant associations were found between emotional intelligence and positive social behavior traits. This finding indicates that improving university students' emotional intelligence has a modestly beneficial impact on pleasant social behaviors.
... It plays a critical role in students' abilities to navigate academic demands and social environments. Students with high emotional intelligence often demonstrate superior stress management skills, stronger interpersonal relationships, and greater adaptability (Goleman 2005;Schutte et al. 1998). These emotional competencies not only enhance academic performance but also promote psychological well-being, resilience, and motivation (Hwang and Kim 2023;Trigueros et al. 2020). ...
... The Schutte self-report emotional intelligence test (SSEIT) was developed to measure emotional intelligence using 33 self-report items (Schutte et al. 1998). The scale comprises four subscales: emotional perception (10 items), self-management of emotions (nine items), management of others' emotions (eight items), and utilization of emotions (six items) (Hussein, Acquah, and Musah 2019). ...
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... To assess EI, the study utilized the Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT) [18], a 33-items covering four domains: "perception of emotions", "social skills", "self-management of emotions", and "emotion utilization". Responses were rated on a five-point Likert scale, with higher scores indicating greater EI, total scores range from 33 to 165. ...
... The SSEIT has demonstrated high validity and reliability across various populations, including previous validation in the Palestinian context [19]. Reported Cronbach's alpha values ranged from 0.84 to 0.90 [18][19][20]. In this study, the SSEIT showed good internal consistency, with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.84. ...
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... Similarly, Salovey and Mayer (1990) first introduced the concept of EI as a form of social intelligence that involves monitoring one's own and others' emotions to guide thinking and behavior. Furthermore, Schutte (1998), developed this idea by creating a model to measure EI, demonstrating its impact on behavioral outcomes, including improved stress management and interpersonal communication. ...
... Similarly, Salovey and Mayer (1990) argue that emotional intelligence promotes intellectual growth by fostering emotional awareness and control, which enhances cognitive functions like analysis and evaluation, essential for critical thinking. Schutte et al. (1998) also suggest that emotional intelligence improves reflective thinking and the ability to approach problems calmly and rationally, traits that support critical thinking. ...
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... The "Emotional Intelligence Scale" (EIS) was initially developed by Schutte et al. [34], following the model by Salovey and Mayer [35], and subsequently validated by Lane et al. [36,37]. In the sports arena, EIS is a self-assessment questionnaire consisting of 33 items, three of which (5, 28, and 33) are reverse-scored, and six factors that show the individual's desire and persistence to continue participating in sports activities. ...
... The six factors in this questionnaire include: (I) evaluating other people's feelings (seven items), (II) evaluating one's feelings (five items), (III) self-regulation (five items), (IV) social skills (five items), (V) using emotions (seven items), and (VI) optimism (four items). Items are presented in the form of declarative sentences and questions, and each is answered on a five-point Likert scale, ranging from strongly disagree-1 to strongly agree-5, and scored as 2 = disagree, 3 = neutral, and 4 = agree [34]. ...
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... Subsequent versions include a shorter form (Parker et al., 2011) and a youth version ( Bar-On and Parker, 2000). Additionally, the Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SREIT), developed by Schutte et al. (1998), assesses EI based on the appraisal and expression of emotions in oneself and others, regulation of emotions, and the utilization of emotions in problem-solving. A more recent development in ability-based EI assessment is the Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT). ...
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... The inventory was adapted for athletes as 19 items and 5 dimensions [21] based on the emotional intelligence scale developed. [22] The subdimensions of this inventory adapted for athletes consist of 5 subdimensions; evaluation of others' emotions (5 items), evaluation of own emotions (3 items), regulation of emotions (RE) (2 items), social skills (3 items), and use of emotions (UE) (6 items). Consisting of 19 items and 5 subdimensions, the emotional intelligence inventory in sport has Cronbach alpha values of the scale subdimensions ranging between 0.61 and 0.85. ...
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... Emotional Intelligence Scale (EIS) (Schutte et al., 1998): The EIS is a self-report measure designed to assess emotional intelligence. The scale includes items that evaluate perception, understanding, regulation, and the utilization of emotions. ...
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... The Schutte SSEIT test was developed by Dr. Nicola Schutte et al. (1998), and is based on Salovey and Mayer's (1990) four-branch model of EQ, i.e. emotion perception, utilizing emotions, managing self-relevant emotions, and managing others' emotions. The Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT) includes a 33-item self-report using a 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree) scale for responses. ...
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... This research involves quantitative analysis of cross-sectional data using survey questionnaire adopted from literature. The measures of this research have been adopted from the developed scales from the literature for mindfulness (Zada et al., 2023), organization culture (Dewi and Wibowo, 2020), emotional intelligence (Schutte et al, 1998), employee performance (Koopmans et al, 2014), and ethical practices (Ullah et al., 2021). The scales have been adopted appropriately to match the need of the research in the interest of the busy schedule of the medical practitioners. ...
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... The The Schutte Self Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT) [38] is an instrument to measure emotional intelligence developed by Dr. Nicola Schutte and her colleagues in 1998. The authors used the model of emotional intelligence of Salovey and Mayer as the conceptual foundation for the items used in the scale. ...
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