Description

The Wong’s Emotional Intelligence Scale (WEIS) is a psychometric tool designed to assess an individual’s emotional intelligence (EI), with an emphasis on the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral dimensions of EI. It was developed to provide a structured method for evaluating a person’s abilities to recognize, understand, and manage both their own emotions and those of others.

Purpose

The main goals of Wong’s Emotional Intelligence Scale are:
Assessment of Emotional Intelligence: To provide a comprehensive evaluation of emotional capabilities at both personal and professional levels.
Development of EI: To identify areas for improvement and develop strategies for enhancing emotional intelligence.
Application in Organizations: To use the scale for selection, training, and leadership development in business environments.

Analysis

WEIS consists of various subscales that cover the core dimensions of emotional intelligence:
Self-awareness:
The ability to recognize and understand one’s own emotions.
Awareness of emotional states and their impact on behavior.
Self-regulation:
The ability to control and manage emotions in a way that enhances personal effectiveness.
Development of skills to handle stress and maintain self-discipline.
Motivation:
Internal drive to achieve goals and maintain commitment.
Use of emotions to enhance focused action.
Empathy:
The ability to understand and appreciate the emotions of others.
Cultivation of emotional understanding in interpersonal relationships.
Social Skills:
Communication skills and the ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.
Conflict management and negotiation with emotional intelligence.
Participants respond using a 5-point Likert scale, ranging from “Strongly disagree” to “Strongly agree,” to describe their personal experiences and competencies in each domain.

Scoring

Scoring of the WEIS includes:
Overall EI Score: A cumulative score that reflects the individual’s total level of emotional intelligence.
Subscale Scores: Scores for the individual dimensions (self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, social skills), allowing analysis of the different aspects of EI.
These scores help in understanding individual competencies and in developing training programs to enhance emotional intelligence.

References

Wong, C.-S., & Law, K. S. (2002). The Effects of Leader and Follower Emotional Intelligence on Performance and Attitude: An Exploratory Study. The Leadership Quarterly, 13(3), 243–274.
Law, K. S., Wong, C.-S., & Song, L. J. (2004). The Construct and Criterion Validity of Emotional Intelligence and Its Potential Utility for Management Studies. Journal of Applied Psychology, 89(3), 483–496.
Goleman, D. (1998). Working with Emotional Intelligence. Bantam Books.