Social and emotional skills

Emotional Intelligence

Recognising emotions in yourself and others, and using that reading to guide what you do next.

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At a glance

Questions
30
Typical time
Under 10 min
Time limit
30 min
Age
18+
Compared with
Adults generally

7-point scale ranging from "Completely Disagree” to “Completely Agree”

What it reports

Reported as one overall score rather than as separate scales.

Emotional Intelligence: Navigating Emotions for Success

Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to understand, use, and manage our own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges, and defuse conflict. It involves recognizing our own emotional state and the emotional states of others, and using this awareness to guide our thinking and actions.

Why EI is important:

  • Personal life:
    • Enhances relationships by improving how we understand and react to the emotions of others.
    • Helps in managing stress and navigating emotional complexities of daily life.
  • Professional life:
    • Critical for building teamwork and leadership skills.
    • Facilitates better decision-making and problem-solving by applying emotional information to guide thinking.

EI is frequently assessed because it’s a key predictor of success in various aspects of life. In professional settings, high EI is linked to better job performance, leadership abilities, and customer satisfaction. In personal contexts, it contributes to deeper relationships and overall life satisfaction. Its universal relevance across different spheres of life makes EI a valuable construct for assessment and development, aiming to enhance both personal well-being and professional achievements.

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What the test measures

Trait Emotional Intelligence Scale: Mapping Your Emotional Landscape

Assessing Your Emotional Skills and Awareness

The Trait Emotional Intelligence scale measures:

  • Self-perception: How well you understand your own emotions.
  • Emotion Regulation: Your ability to manage and control your feelings.
  • Social Awareness: How effectively you perceive and react to others’ emotions.
  • Relationship Management: Your skill in influencing and managing relationships.

It provides an overall estimate of your emotional intelligence, offering insights into your emotional well-being and social competence. Additionally, you can compare your score with the general adult population, understanding how your emotional abilities stack up against a broader demographic. Learn more about your emotional intelligence through our Personality Tests..

Why is it useful?

Embrace Emotional Growth: Why Take the Trait EI Scale 

Elevate Your Emotional Intelligence Effortlessly

Taking the Trait Emotional Intelligence Scale online is beneficial for:

  • Enhanced Self-awareness: Gain deep insights into your emotional strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Improved Relationships: Understand and manage your interactions with others more effectively.
  • Stress Management: Learn strategies to control your emotions in challenging situations.
  • Accessible Anytime: Conveniently assess your emotional intelligence from the comfort of your home.
  • Benchmarking: See how your emotional skills compare to others, fostering motivation for personal growth.

This scale offers a unique opportunity to refine your emotional capabilities, enhancing both personal well-being and professional success in a practical and accessible manner.

What is the procedure?

  • Age of respondents: 18 and older.
  • Completion time: Most people complete the test in less than 10 minutes.
  • Is the test timed: Yes, to 30 minutes
  • Test length: The Trait Emotional Intelligence Scale consists of 30 short questions
  • Test format: Self-reports
  • Question format: Multiple-choice questions
  • Response scale: 7-point scale ranging from “Completely Disagree” to “Completely Agree”
  • Confidential: Yes, full confidentiality guaranteed
  • Norms: Available (for the general adult population)
  • Availability of results: Immediate

How it works

Three steps, then a result

  1. You answer

    30 questions, under 10 min. There is no penalty for stopping early, but until autosave is switched on, leaving the page loses your answers.

  2. It is scored

    Scoring happens the moment you finish. Nothing is queued, emailed later or charged for.

  3. You read it against adults

    Your score is placed against adults generally, which is the one comparison group held for this test.

What you get

Your results, and their limits

As soon as you finish

You see your score on each scale the test measures, together with a short note on what that scale refers to and how to read the number. There is no charge.

Scores are read against adults generally. That is the one comparison group held for this test, so a score places you among adults as a whole rather than among people of your age, occupation or country.

What it will not tell you

It is not a diagnosis and not a clinical assessment. It will not tell you whether you are suited to a particular job or course, and a score is not a verdict on you.

Results depend on how carefully and honestly you answer. If a result concerns you, or you are struggling, speak to a doctor or a licensed psychologist. Terms of use.

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