Emotional Intelligence - Science and Myth

Erscheinungsjahr 2004
ISBN: 978-0-262-63296-6
Verlag: MIT Press

Buch, Englisch, 720 Seiten, Trade Paperback, Format (B × H): 151 mm x 226 mm, Gewicht: 934 g

Reihe: A Bradford Book

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Matthews, Gerald

Zeidner, Moshe

Roberts, Richard D.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Biologische Psychologie, Neuropsychologie

Über Autor(innen)

Matthews, Gerald
Gerald Matthews is Professor of Psychology at the University of Cincinnati.

Roberts, Richard D.
Richard D. Roberts is Principal Research Scientist at the Center for New Constructs, Educational Testing Service.

Zeidner, Moshe
Moshe Zeidner is Professor of Educational Psychology and Human Development at the University of Haifa.

Gerald Matthews is Professor of Psychology at the University of Cincinnati.