Analysis

The Schutte Emotional Intelligence Scale (SEIS) is designed to assess an individual’s emotional intelligence (EI). It was developed by Schutte and colleagues and is based on the theory that emotional intelligence includes the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions—both one’s own and those of others.

Purpose

The primary aim of the SEIS is to measure various dimensions of emotional intelligence, such as emotion recognition, understanding, management, and empathy.

Scoring

The SEIS typically consists of 33 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale, usually ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). The total score is derived by summing the item responses, with higher scores indicating higher levels of emotional intelligence.

References

Schutte, N. S., Malouff, J. M., Hall, L. E., Haggerty, D. J., Cooper, J. T., Golden, C. J., & Dornheim, L. (1998). Development and validation of a measure of emotional intelligence. Personality and Individual Differences, 25(2), 167–177.
Schutte, N. S., & Malouff, J. M. (2011). The relationship between emotional intelligence and subjective well-being: A meta-analysis. Personality and Individual Differences, 51(5), 601–607.
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Goleman, D. (1995). Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. Bantam Books.
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