Emotional Intelligence: Science and Myth (Bradford Books) - Softcover

Matthews, Gerald; Moshe, Zeidner; Roberts, Richard D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0262632969 ISBN 13: 9780262632966

Publisher: Bradford Books, 2004

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

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

Review:

An excellent sourcebook that provides a wonderful introduction to emotional intelligence.

―Meredith Hanson, D.S.W. Psychiatric Services

About this edition

• Publisher: Bradford Books
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0262632969
• ISBN 13: 9780262632966
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 720