Construction of Emotional Intelligence Test Scale

Author(s)	Dr. D. Sangzuala, Prof. Lokanath Mishra
Country	India
Abstract	Emotional intelligence, a vital psychological construct since the 1990s, encompasses the ability to perceive, understand, regulate, and manage emotions effectively in oneself and others. This study aimed to construct and standardize an Emotional Intelligence Test Scale suitable for assessing prospective secondary school teachers. A 43-item pool covering five dimensions—empathy, self-awareness, motivation, social skills, and self-regulation—was developed through literature review and expert validation, then refined to 37 items and piloted among 89 participants. Item analysis using the t-test led to a final 31-item scale. Reliability was confirmed through Split-Half, Guttman, and Cronbach’s Alpha methods, yielding high coefficients (0.870, 0.866, and 0.990 respectively), demonstrating strong internal consistency. Scoring followed a 5-point Likert scale, with norms established using stanine grading to categorize emotional intelligence levels. This standardized tool addresses limitations of existing measures by offering contextual relevance, psychometric robustness, and practical applicability for research and educational settings.
Keywords	Emotional Intelligence, Likert Scale
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On	2025-06-15
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.48076
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9qqcm

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