New scale assesses ecological emotional intelligence in Chinese university students
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Key Takeaway
Consider the College Student Ecological Emotional Intelligence Scale for assessing emotional intelligence in Chinese university students.
The study focused on developing and validating the College Student Ecological Emotional Intelligence Scale. Researchers evaluated the instrument within a large cohort of Chinese university students to determine its psychometric properties. The analysis supported a five-factor model for the scale, indicating a robust underlying structure. Reliability assessments yielded a high total coefficient, suggesting consistent measurement across the items included in the tool.
Validity testing revealed that scores on the new scale were positively associated with psychological resilience. Conversely, higher scores on the scale were linked to lower levels of symptoms measured by standard mental health inventories. The authors also confirmed that the scale functioned consistently across different genders, supporting its use in diverse student groups. These findings suggest the instrument captures meaningful variations in emotional intelligence relevant to this demographic.
The authors highlight that this tool may serve as a useful instrument for assessing ecological emotional intelligence among Chinese university students. No adverse events or safety concerns were reported, as the study involved a psychological assessment rather than a medical intervention. The authors caution that while the scale shows promise, its application should be limited to the specific population studied until further validation occurs in other settings.
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PurposeThis study aimed to develop the College Student Ecological Emotional Intelligence Scale and evaluate its reliability and validity.MethodsDrawing on the three-dimensional structure theory of emotional intelligence and ecological systems theory, we developed an initial 29-item scale through a literature review and expert interviews. Four independent samples were used: Sample 1 (N = 5,000) for item analysis and exploratory factor analysis; Sample 2 (N = 5,000) for confirmatory factor analysis, criterion-related validity, and reliability testing; Sample 3 (N = 18,084) for cross-sample validation and measurement invariance testing; and Sample 4 (N = 643) for incremental validity testing after controlling for traditional emotional intelligence.Results(1) The final scale contains 29 items across five dimensions: social–emotional regulation ability, ecological mindfulness, negative emotion insight, affective narrative ability, and interpersonal emotional sensitivity. (2) Confirmatory factor analysis supported the five-factor model, with good fit indices (CFI = 0.938, TLI = 0.932, RMSEA = 0.050, SRMR = 0.042). (3) Criterion-related validity analyses showed that total and dimensional scores were positively associated with psychological resilience and negatively associated with SCL-90 symptom factors. (4) Multi-group confirmatory factor analysis supported measurement invariance across gender. (5) The total Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was 0.953, and all subscales met accepted reliability standards.ConclusionThe College Student Ecological Emotional Intelligence Scale demonstrated sound reliability and validity and may serve as a useful instrument for assessing ecological emotional intelligence among Chinese university students.
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