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L2: The Introduction to Emotional and Social Intelligence

Theoretical Frameworks Explored

Table 2.2 is a comparison of the three theoretical frameworks explored.

Table 2.2. Ability and Mixed Models of Emotional Intelligence
Ability Model: Mayer, Salovey, and CarusoMixed Model: Goleman et al.Mixed Model: Bar-On
Perceiving emotions

Self-awareness
  Emotional awareness

Self-perception
  Emotional self-awareness
  Self-regard
  Self-actualization

Self-expression
  Emotional expression
  Independence
  Assertiveness

Interpersonal
  Interpersonal relationships
  Empathy
  Social responsibility

Decision Making
  Impulse control
  Reality testing
  Problem solving

Stress Management
  Flexibility
  Stress tolerance
  Optimism

Managing emotions

Self-management
  Emotional self-control
  Positive outlook
  Achievement orientation
  Adaptability

Adaptability
  Reality testing
  Flexibility
  Problem solving

Facilitating thoughts

Social awareness
  Empathy
  Organizational awareness

Stress management
  Stress tolerance
  Impulse control
Understanding emotionsRelationship management
  Influence
  Coach and mentor
  Conflict management
  Inspirational leadership
  Teamwork

Interpersonal
  Empathy
  Social responsibility
  Interpersonal relationship

General mood
  Optimism
  Happiness

Data are from Emotional Quotient Inventory, by R. Bar-On, 2001, copyright 2001 by Multi-Health Systems, North Tonawanda, NY; Working with Emotional Intelligence, by D. Goleman, copyright 1998 by Bantam Doubleday Dell, New York; "Emotional Intelligence and Emotional Leadership," by D. R. Caruso, J. D. Mayer, & P. Salovey, 2019, in Multiple Intelligence and Leadership, R. E. Riggio, S. E. Murphy, and F. J. Pirozzolo (Eds.), pp. 55–74, copyright 2002 by Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Mahwah, NJ, http://www.eiconsortium.org; and Leadership (9th ed.), by Hughes et al., 2019, McGraw Hill.


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