ResumenEl presente estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar la estructura interna de una medida breve de inteligencia emocional en adultos (EQ-i-M20) en 332 universitarios limeños entre 18 y 56 años (M=23.98, DE=5.497). Luego de evaluar los modelos de medición de cinco factores oblicuos, bifactor y unidimensional, el primero presenta mejor ajuste. Del mismo modo, las correlaciones con criterios externos muestran resultados teóricamente esperados. El análisis de confiabilidad realizado muestra resultados satisfactorios de puntuaciones observadas como variables latentes. Los resultados del estudio confirman que el EQ-i-M20 presenta una estructura de cinco factores bien definidos. Se discuten los resultados y sus implicancias.
AbstractThe aim of this study was to analyse the factorial structure of a brief measure of emotional intelligence in adults (EQ-i-M20) in a sample of 332 college students from Lima City, aged between 18 and 56 years (M=23.98, SD=5.497). After assessing three measurement models; a five-factor oblicuous model, bifactor model, and unidimensional model, it is concluded that the oblicuous presents the best model fit. Similarly, correlations with external criteria shown theoretically expected results. Reliability analysis evidences satisfactory levels, both at the observed scores and latent trait. The results obtained in the study confirm that EQ-i-M20 presents a well-defined five-factor structure. Finally, the results and possible consequences are discussed.
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