Mental Health & WellbeingPre-loadedTrait Emotional Intelligence - Adolescent Short Form
Based on the Trait Emotional Intelligence Theory, the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire is a significant part of research in emotional intelligence (EI). The questionnaire comprises 30 short statements, two for each of the 15 trait Emotional intelligence (EI) facets, designed to measure global trait EI. See the content of this questionnaire by clicking "Preview".
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Introduction
Please answer by choosing the number that best shows how much you agree or disagree with each sentence. If you strongly disagree with a sentence, select a number close to 1. If you strongly agree with a sentence, select a number close to 7. If you're not too sure if you agree or disagree, select a number close to 4. Work quickly, but carefully. There are no right or wrong answers.
What this survey measures
This survey is structured around 10 scales.
Overall Scale
The Overall score represents a pupils emotional intelligence across several areas, helping schools to understand their strengths and where they may need support. It is important to remember that scores should also be reveiwed alongside other information, such as teacher observations/assessment to gain a full and complete picture.
Sub-scales
This is all about how well a student can manage their feelings, the higher the score the more they can effectively handle stress and setbacks.
Here we are looking at how easily students can adapt to new situations and changes, again the higher the score the more flexible they are and can handle change with ease.
Here is all about whether a pupil has the ability to clearly and appropriately express their feelings, the higher the score, the better they are at communicating their emotions
Here we are looking at a student's ability to understand their own emotions and those of others, again the higher the score shows how good they are at understand and empathizing with others feelings
This is all about the inner drive in students to acheive their goals, the higher the score, the better they are at motivating themselves.
Here we are looking at a young person's feelings of self-worth and confidence. Assessing on how they feel about themselves, their abilities, and their value as a person.
Here we are measuring a student's tendancy to act on impulse. A high score here can suggest they need to work on their self control.
This is all about how well a student is able to form and keep healthy friendships, the higher the score the more positive interactions they have with their peers
This is all about general mood and emotional state. A high score indicates that the student will usually have a positive outlook.
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