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Exploring the validity of the Mayer–Salovey–Caruso emotional intelligence test (MSCEIT) with established emotions measures

Roberts, Richard D., Schulze, Ralf, O'Brien, Kristin, MacCann, Carolyn, Reid, John, Maul, Andy·2006·Emotion

Abstract

Emotions measures represent an important means of obtaining construct validity evidence for emotional intelligence (EI) tests because they have the same theoretical underpinnings. Additionally, the extent to which both emotions and EI measures relate to intelligence is poorly understood. The current study was designed to address these issues. Participants (N = 138) completed the Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT), two emotions measures, as well as four intelligence tests. Results provide mixed support for the model hypothesized to underlie the MSCEIT, with emotions research and EI measures failing to load on the same factor. The emotions measures loaded on the same factor as intelligence measures. The validity of certain EI components (in particular, Emotion Perception), as currently assessed, appears equivocal.

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  • The MSCEIT has serious problems with its construct, convergent, and discriminant validity.

    “Roberts, Schulze, O'Brien MacCann, Reid, and Maul (2006) recently showed that the MSCEIT has serious problems with its construct, convergent, and discriminant validity.”

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Authors
Roberts, R. D., Schulze, R., O'Brien, K., MacCann, C., Reid, J., & Maul, A.
Affiliations
  • Educational Testing Service (US)
  • The University of Sydney (AU)
  • Macquarie University (AU)
  • University of California, Berkeley (US)
Venue
Emotion
Published
2006-11
Volume
6
Issue
4
Pages
663-669
ISSN
  • 1528-3542 (ISSN-L)
  • 1931-1516
OpenAlex
W2076907018
Cited by
144
References
34
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 2 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 8 · 2020: 5 · 2019: 8 · 2018: 11 · 2017: 11 · 2016: 9 · 2015: 5 · 2014: 12 · 2013: 7 · 2012: 10
FWCI
7.78
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Emotion (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Emotional Intelligence and Performance
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Cognitive Abilities and Testing
  • Social Sciences › Education › Social Skills and Education
Keywords
emotional intelligence, Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test, construct validity, intelligence tests, emotion perception, factor structure
MeSH terms
Adult, Emotions, Female, Humans, Intelligence, Male, Surveys and Questionnaires, Reproducibility of Results

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