Description
Book SynopsisBridges the gap between the scholarly literature and pop-psych books on EI Emotional Intelligence (EI) has become a topic of vast and growing interest worldwide and is concerned with the ways in which we perceive, identify, understand, and manage emotions. It is an aspect of individual difference that can impact a number of important outcomes throughout a person's lifespan. Yet, until now there were no authoritative books that bridge the gap between scholarly articles on the subject, often published in obscure professional journals, and the kind of books found in the pop-psych sections of most large bookstores. This book fills that gap, addressing the key issues from birth through to old age, including the impact of EI on child development, social relationships, the workplace, and health. It is a useful introduction to the academic study of EI, including its history as a concept. Featuring contributions by an international team of EI researchers, this thought provoking and informative
Table of ContentsList of Contributors vii
List of Figures and Tables xi
Preface: Introduction by the Editors xii
Acknowledgments xvi
Chapter 1 Emotional Intelligence: A Brief Historical Introduction 1
Moshe Zeidner and Gerald Matthews
Chapter 2 Trait and Ability Conceptualizations of Emotional Intelligence 18
Elizabeth J. Austin
Chapter 3 Emotional Self-Efficacy 32
Nicola S. Schutte
Chapter 4 Measuring Emotional Intelligence 44
Luke E. R. Brown, Pamela Qualter, and Carolyn MacCann
Chapter 5 An Overview of Emotional Intelligence in Early Childhood 64
Craig S. Bailey and Susan E. Rivers
Chapter 6 Emotional Intelligence and Emotional Education in the School Years 81
Juan]Carlos Perez]Gonzalez and Pamela Qualter
Chapter 7 Emotional Intelligence in Adolescence and Early Adulthood 105
Sarah K. Davis
Chapter 8 Emotional Intelligence in Higher Education 123
Debbie J. Pope and Lorraine Dacre Pool
Chapter 9 Emotional Intelligence and the Workplace 136
Lorraine Dacre Pool
Chapter 10 Emotional Intelligence for Health Care Professions – Professional Compathy 149
Theo Stickley and Dawn Freshwater
Chapter 11 Emotional Intelligence, Stress, and Health: When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Turn to Emotions 161
Kateryna V. Keefer, Donald H. Saklofske, and James D. A. Parker
Chapter 12 Emotional Intelligence and Ageing 184
Pamela Qualter and Maria Gallagher
References 193
Index 241
