Measuring emotional intelligence of outstanding students: An empirical study using Chapman scale

Abstract

The current study aimed to identify the level of emotional intelligence of outstanding students at the College of Education, Al Ain University (AAU), the United Arab Emirates, and their counterparts at Princess Nourah University (PNU), in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A sample of 77 students was selected from both universities, of whom 41 students (20 males vs. 21 females) were from AAU and 36 female students from PNU. The study adopted the Chapman Emotional Intelligence Scale, which consists of five dimensions: self-awareness, self-motivation, emotion regulation, relationship management, and emotional development. The results of the study showed that the level of emotional intelligence of outstanding students at both universities ranged from high to very high. Furthermore, there were statistically no significant differences in the level of emotional intelligence as a function of the university. Finally, recommendations have been given.