title: Emotional intelligence and interpersonal relations.
abstract: In 7 studies, the authors examined the link between emotional intelligence and interpersonal relations. In Studies 1 and 2, the participants with higher scores for emotional intelligence had higher scores for empathic perspective taking and self-monitoring in social situations. In Study 3, the participants with higher scores for emotional intelligence had higher scores for social skills. In Study 4, the participants with higher scores for emotional intelligence displayed more cooperative responses toward partners. In Study 5, the participants with higher scores for emotional intelligence had higher scores for close and affectionate relationships. In Study 6, the participants' scores for marital satisfaction were higher when they rated their marital partners higher for emotional intelligence. In Study 7, the participants anticipated greater satisfaction in relationships with partners described as having emotional intelligence.
authors.affiliation: Department of Behavioral Sciences, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, USA. nschutte@metz.une.edu.au
authors.forename: N S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Schutte
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Malouff
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bobik
authors.forename: T D
authors.initials: TD
authors.lastname: Coston
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Greeson
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Jedlicka
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Rhodes
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Wendorf
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004644:Emotions; D004645:Empathy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007360:Intelligence; D007389:Internal-External Control; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D008393:Marriage / Q000523:psychology; D010555:Personality Inventory; D012649:Self Concept