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A revised Emotional Intelligence Scale: factor re-evaluation and item reduction.

Michael J Sheridan1, Sarah Horgas, Isao Fukunishi

  • 1Inova Fairfax Hospital, USA.

Psychological Reports
|May 6, 2006
PubMed
Summary

This study refined the Fukunishi Emotional Intelligence Scale, creating a shorter 34-item version. The revised scale shows strong correlations for intrapersonal and interpersonal dimensions, enhancing emotional intelligence assessment.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • The Fukunishi Emotional Intelligence Scale (65 items) assesses intrapersonal, interpersonal, and situational dimensions.
  • Emotional intelligence assessment is crucial in clinical psychology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a more concise and reliable version of the Fukunishi Emotional Intelligence Scale.
  • To evaluate the psychometric properties of a reduced-item scale.

Main Methods:

  • Factor re-analysis of the original 65-item scale.
  • Administered the scale to 170 psychiatric outpatients.

Main Results:

  • A 34-item solution demonstrated strong correlations with the original scale's intrapersonal (.97) and interpersonal (.96) dimensions.

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  • The total inventory scores also showed a significant correlation (.94).
  • The situational dimension showed a weaker correlation (.43).

    • Conclusions:

    • The 34-item Fukunishi Emotional Intelligence Scale is a valid and reliable measure, particularly for intrapersonal and interpersonal aspects.
    • This shorter scale offers a practical alternative for assessing emotional intelligence in clinical settings.