About the Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Test

 

What is the Emotional Intelligence (EQ) assessment?

Emotional Intelligence is quickly becoming recognized as one of the most important factors in overall success in the world of work. Distinct from intellectual ability, emotional intelligence or EQ describes a person’s social and emotional functioning and has profound implications for productivity, cooperation, and leadership. EQ assessment measures and describes various areas of emotional and social skill, points towards key strengths and weaknesses, and provides a map for effective development.

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What does the Emotional Intelligence assessment measure?

The Emotional Intelligence (EQ) assessment measures five key aspects of social and emotional functioning:

• Self-awareness: How well do you tune in to your own emotions?
• Other awareness: How well do you observe emotions in others?
• Empathy: How well do you connect to others who are having emotional experiences?
• Emotional control: How well are you able to manage emotions in your everyday life?
• Well-being: How well do you harness positive forces like optimism, enthusiasm, and motivation?

The assessment returns scores in each of the five aspects of EQ to reveal both strengths and growth areas. 

What's covered in the results for the Emotional Intelligence assessment?

The Emotional Intelligence test report provides a detailed explanation of each of the five factors of EQ, along with an individual's score in each factor. Test takers will learn how their particular EQ profile reveals itself in their individual behavior and relationship dynamics, as well as see practical advice for increasing areas of lower EQ.

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Is the Emotional Intelligence (EQ) assessment valid and reliable?

The Emotional Intelligence (EQ) test has been extensively researched and validated using a large global sample. The assessment has been shown to have excellent reliability according to standard psychometric measures, as well as real-world correlations with key workplace outcomes.

 

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