Emotional Intelligence: Reassessing the construct validity

Bitmis M. G., Ergeneli A.

10th International Strategic Management Conference, Rome, Italy, 19 - 21 June 2014, vol.150, pp.1090-1094 identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Volume: 150
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.09.123
  • City: Rome
  • Country: Italy
  • Page Numbers: pp.1090-1094
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This study investigates the construct validity of Wong and Law's self report emotional intelligence scale. Emotional intelligence (EI) has four distinct dimensions, which includes self-emotional appraisal, uses of emotion, regulation of emotion, and others' emotional appraisal. Confirmatory factor analysis was employed in order to validate the factorial structure of emotional intelligence through a sample of 178 nurses. Results reveal that Wong and Law's 16-item EI scale effectively captured the EI dimensions in this study. Some suggestions for future research will be offered. (C) 2014 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.