The psychometric properties of the Schutte Emotional Intelligence Scale

Abstract

ABSTRACTthe objective of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the Schutte Emotional intelligence Scale (SEiS). the psychometric soundness of the SEiS was tested. A cross-sectional survey design was used for this study. A sample (n = 341) was taken from Economical Science students from a higher-education institution. the results obtained using the cross-sectional design supported a sixdimensional factor structure of the SEiS. the six factors are Positive Affect, Emotion-Others, happy Emotions, Emotions-Own, Non-verbal Emotions and Emotional Management. A multi-analysis of variance (MANOVA) was used to determine differences in terms of biographical data. the results indicated significant differences between gender and language groups.

Validity and reliability of bilingual English-Arabic version of Schutte self report emotional intelligence scale in an undergraduate Arab medical student sample

“…The results of this study contradict the initial uni-factorial model presented by the developers of the inventory (Schutte et al 1998), it also does not conform to the four (Petrides & Furham 2000) and six (Jonker & Vosloo 2008) factor models. It is similar to the three-factor model of Austin et al (2004), which included optimism/positivity, regulating/using emotions and appraisal of emotions and contained 24 items of the original 33 items, and Kun et al (2010) which included appraisal of emotions, optimism and regulation of emotions, intrapersonal and interpersonal utilization of emotions.…”

“…However, previous researches have failed to establish a clear factor structure for the scale. Researchers have proposed one (Kim et al 2010), three (Austin et al 2004;Kun et al 2010), four (Petrides & Furnham 2000;Chan 2004;Fukuda et al 2011) and six factor (Jonker & Vosloo 2008) solutions for the SSREI Scale in various populations and cultural groups.…”

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“…In South Africa, Jonker and Vosloo (2008) conducted a study to examine the psychometric properties of the SSEIT [referred to in that study, as the Schutte Emotional Intelligence Scale (SEIS)] for 341 Economic Science students from a higher-education institution as participants. Using factor analysis a six dimensional factor structure of the instrument was reported.…”

The construct validity of the Schutte Emotional Intelligence Scale in light of psychological type theory: a study among Anglican clergy

“…Austin, Saklofske, Huang, and McKenney (2004) preferred a three factor solution. Jonker and Vosloo (2008) preferred a six factor solution.…”