The Ability Model of Emotional Intelligence

Abstract

One of the more recently proposed hot intelligences is emotional intelligence. This chapter briefly explores the many meanings of EI and then focuses attention on EI as an intelligence. EI predicts a set of outcomes related to health and well-being as well as to longer-term relationships. This chapter expands upon research that demonstrates the validity of EI and also incorporate research on the influence of programs to enhance EI. It focusses on the ability-based approach to EI. The chapter also outlines the four-branch model of EI: perceiving emotions, using emotions to facilitate thought, understanding emotions, and managing emotions in a way that enhances personal growth and social relations and consider some issues in its assessment. Finally, it considers the key findings, limitations, and opportunities for future research. The next phase of research should include the development of integrative models and objective measures of a wide range of emotional abilities.

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