title: An exploratory study of differences in emotional intelligence in U.S. and Norwegian undergraduate students.
abstract: The present study explored sex and cultural differences in Emotional Intelligence scores in samples from Norway (n = 297) and the United States (n = 234). Significant main effects for sex were found in overall Emotional Intelligence scores and the Empathy factor. In addition, results revealed a small but significant effect for culture in the Self-control factor, as well as support for an interaction between sex and culture in the Handling Relationships factor. The results are discussed in light of cultural differences between U.S. and Norwegian societies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychosocial Science, University of Bergen, Christies Gate 12, P.O. Box 7807, 5020 Bergen, Norway.
authors.forename: Sigurd W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Hystad
authors.forename: Jarle
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Eid
authors.forename: Martha
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tapia
authors.forename: Anita L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Hansen
authors.forename: Michael D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Matthews
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D056348:Emotional Intelligence; D004644:Emotions; D004645:Empathy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008297:Male; D009664:Norway; D012649:Self Concept; D012737:Sex Factors; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States