
Emotional Intelligence
Science and Myth
Bradford Books (Publisher)
Published on 30. January 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
720 pages
978-0-262-63296-6 (ISBN)
Description
Emotional intelligence (EI) is one of the most widely discussed topics in current psychology. Although first mentioned in the professional literature nearly two decades ago, in the past five years it has received extensive media attention. The term "emotional intelligence" refers to the ability to identify, express, and understand emotions; to assimilate emotions into thought; and to regulate both positive and negative emotions in oneself and others. Yet despite the flourishing research programs and broad popular interest, scientific evidence for a clearly identified construct of EI is sparse. It remains to be seen whether there is anything to EI that researchers in the fields of personality, intelligence, and applied psychology do not already know.This book offers a comprehensive critical review of EI. It examines current thinking on the nature, components, determinants, and consequences of EI, and evaluates the state of the art in EI theory, research, assessment, and applications. It highlights the extent to which empirical evidence supports EI as a valid construct and debunks some of the more extravagant claims that appear in the popular media. Finally, it examines the potential use of EI to guide practical interventions in various clinical, occupational, and educational settings.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Massachusetts
United States
Publishing group
MIT Press Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
29 illus.
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 38 mm
Weight
975 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-262-63296-6 (9780262632966)
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Gerald Matthews is Professor of Psychology at the University of Cincinnati.
Moshe Zeidner is Professor of Educational Psychology and Human Development at the University of Haifa.
Richard D. Roberts is Principal Research Scientist at the Center for New Constructs, Educational Testing Service.
Moshe Zeidner is Professor of Educational Psychology and Human Development at the University of Haifa.
Richard D. Roberts is Principal Research Scientist at the Center for New Constructs, Educational Testing Service.
Author
ProfessorUniversity of Central Florida
University of Haifa
Senior Research ScientistCenter for Academic and Workforce Readiness and Success