application of emotional intelligence

Question 1

reaction to stress

Answer 1

-neg emotions relate to onset of stress
-we all experience stress, not always bad
-too much stress has consequences e.g BP, heart disease
-stress = high cortisol and adrenaline
-consequence to leap into action to manage stress

Question 2

how does EI help us with stress

Answer 2

-Schutte et al 2007: EI linked to coping (rational, problem focused coping which is good)

-Parker et al (2004) academic success was strongly associated with several dimensions of emotional intelligence

Question 3

EI and social interaction

Answer 3

-theoretical framework e.g Bar-On’s 2005 model of ESI
-interrelated emotional and social competencies, skills and behaviours
-5 skill domains, 15 aspects
e.g empathy (interpersonal skill domain) = able to understand other’s emotions, form relationships
-high ESI = better social interaction

Question 4

research for EI and social interaction

Answer 4

-Lopes 2004: pos relationship between ability to manage emotions and quality of social interactions, controlled for BIG 5 factors and found EI was main factor impacting social interactions

-defreese et al 2017: high EI in athletes was only predictor of wellbeing and psychological health when it comes to pos social interactions

Question 5

EI and social competence

Answer 5

theroretical framework: Goleman competency theory of EI
-social competencies learned not innate
-indivs born with general EI that determines potential for learning emotional competencies
-5 competencies but motivation later removed so now 4

Question 6

EI and social competency research

Answer 6

-yip and martin 2005: association between EI and sense of humour and social competence

-Marquez et al 2006: high EI important for social competence with peers at school, impacts liking of school and increases academic achievement