Scale Analysis

The Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (WLEIS) was developed to be used for both self-assessment and assessment by others. This emotional intelligence scale is based on the four-dimensional definition of emotional intelligence proposed by Davies et al. (1998). The WLEIS consists of 16 items, with each subscale measured by 4 items. The self-emotion appraisal (SEA) dimension assesses individuals’ ability to understand and express their own emotions. The scale was developed by Wong and Law in 2002 to measure individuals’ self-perceptions of their emotional intelligence.

Purpose

The WLEIS is one of the most widely used tools for measuring emotional intelligence globally. It was specifically designed for workplace environments and evaluates:
Expression of one’s emotions,
Recognition of emotions in others,
Regulation of one’s emotions,
Use of emotions to facilitate performance.

Item Scoring

The WLEIS questionnaire consists of four dimensions:
Self-Emotion Appraisal (SEA)
Others’ Emotion Appraisal (OEA)
Use of Emotion (UOE)
Regulation of Emotion (ROE)
Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale, ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree).

Statistical Analysis

The scale provides a score for each of the four subscales, calculated as the sum of the responses to the corresponding 4 items per subscale. Thus, each subscale has a score range from 16 to 80. Higher scores indicate greater emotional intelligence.

Reliability and Validity

The WLEIS has demonstrated high reliability and validity, as recognized by the scientific community. It outperforms other emotional intelligence measures in predicting external variables. The tool has been tested across different cultures and demographic groups. The reliability coefficient (Cronbach’s alpha) for this scale has been measured at 0.88. The Greek translation of the scale was done by Kafetsios and Zampetakis in 2008.

References

Wong, C., & Law, K. S. (2002). The effects of leader and follower emotional intelligence on performance and attitude: An exploratory study. The Leadership Quarterly, 13, 243–274.
Greek Translation: Kafetsios & Zampetakis (2008)
Tags: Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire, Wong & Law Emotional Intelligence Scale, [WLEIS], reliability, validity.