Description

The Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire-Child Form (TEIQue-CF) is a psychometric tool designed to assess emotional intelligence (EI) in children between the ages of 8 and 12. This questionnaire measures emotional self-perceptions, such as recognizing and regulating emotions, empathy, and social awareness, using a self-report format.

The TEIQue-CF consists of 75 items that evaluate emotional traits and competencies based on a child’s subjective experiences. The questionnaire is divided into several factors, which are typically aligned with broader dimensions of emotional intelligence, such as:

Emotionality: This measures a child’s ability to perceive, express, and regulate emotions.

Self-Control: Assesses the capacity to manage stress and control impulses.

Sociability: Focuses on the ability to interact with others and manage social relationships.

Well-being: Measures self-esteem, optimism, and overall satisfaction with life.

Children respond to items on a Likert scale (ranging from 1 to 7), indicating the degree to which they agree with statements like “I can control my feelings” or “I understand how others feel.”

Data Analysis and Usage

In research and practical applications, data collected from the TEIQue-CF can be used for the following purposes:

Emotional Intelligence Assessment: Evaluates the emotional competencies of children, which can provide insights into their emotional development and social functioning.

Intervention Programs: Data from the TEIQue-CF can guide emotional and social development interventions, helping educators and psychologists target specific areas for improvement.

Educational Outcomes: Researchers can correlate TEIQue-CF scores with academic performance, peer relationships, and mental health indicators.

Developmental Studies: Longitudinal studies can use the TEIQue-CF to track changes in emotional intelligence as children grow older.

For analysis, responses are typically summed for each factor to calculate composite scores. Statistical techniques such as exploratory factor analysis (EFA) or confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) may be used to confirm the questionnaire’s structure and validity.

Calibration

Calibration refers to the standardization and norming process of the questionnaire, ensuring that the scores are reliable and valid across different populations and cultural contexts. Calibration may involve:

Item Analysis: Examining the discrimination and difficulty indices of individual items to ensure they accurately measure the underlying emotional traits.

Reliability Testing: Calculating Cronbach’s alpha for internal consistency across the different dimensions.

Factor Validation: Using factor analysis to confirm the theoretical structure of emotional intelligence (e.g., emotionality, self-control).

Norm Development: Creating age-appropriate norms so that scores can be interpreted relative to a child’s peer group.

Bibliography

Here are a few key references that discuss the TEIQue-CF and its application:

Petrides, K. V., & Furnham, A. (2001). Trait Emotional Intelligence: Psychometric Investigation with Reference to Established Trait Taxonomies. European Journal of Personality, 15(6), 425-448.

This paper provides the foundation for the TEIQue, describing its development and the trait emotional intelligence framework.

Mavroveli, S., Petrides, K. V., Shove, C., & Whitehead, A. (2008). Investigation of the construct of trait emotional intelligence in children. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 17(8), 516-526.

A key study that looks into the application of the TEIQue-CF in children and its implications for emotional development.

Petrides, K. V. (2009). Psychometric properties of the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (TEIQue). In C. Stough, D. H. Saklofske, & J. D. Parker (Eds.), Assessing Emotional Intelligence: Theory, Research, and Applications (pp. 85-101). Springer.

This chapter discusses the psychometric properties of the TEIQue, including its use in different populations.

Mikolajczak, M., Roy, E., Luminet, O., Fillée, C., & de Timary, P. (2007). The moderating impact of emotional intelligence on free cortisol responses to stress. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 32(8-10), 1000-1012.

Explores the relationship between emotional intelligence, as measured by the TEIQue, and physiological responses to stress in children and adults.