Emotional intelligence: A meta-analytic investigation of predictive validity and nomological net

This study used meta-analytic techniques to examine the relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and performance outcomes. A total of 69 independent studies were located that reported correlations between EI and performance or other variables such as general mental ability (GMA) and the Big...

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Published in:Journal of vocational behavior 2004-08, Vol.65 (1), p.71-95
Main Authors: Van Rooy, David L, Viswesvaran, Chockalingam
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Big Five
Cognitive Ability
Construct
Correlation analysis
Emotion
Emotional
Emotional Intelligence
Emotions
Evaluation Criteria
Hypotheses
Independent Study
Intelligence
Mental ability
Meta Analysis
Nomological net
Personality
Predictive
Predictive Validity
Predictor Variables
Validity
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Summary:This study used meta-analytic techniques to examine the relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and performance outcomes. A total of 69 independent studies were located that reported correlations between EI and performance or other variables such as general mental ability (GMA) and the Big Five factors of personality. Results indicated that, across criteria, EI had an operational validity of .23 ( k=59, N=9522). Various moderating influences such as the EI measure used, dimensions of EI, scoring method and criterion were evaluated. EI correlated .22 with general mental ability ( k=19, N=4158) and .23 (Agreeableness and Openness to Experience; k=14, N=3306) to .34 (Extraversion; k=19, N=3718) with the Big Five factors of personality. Results of various subgroup analyses are presented and implications and future directions are provided.
ISSN:0001-8791
1095-9084
DOI:10.1016/S0001-8791(03)00076-9