EMOTIONAL QUOTIENT QUESTIONNAIRE

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1 APPENDIX C QUESTIONNAIRE EMOTIONAL QUOTIENT QUESTIONNAIRE Emotional Self-Awareness For each item listed below, please indicate how it describes the way you currently 1 I can name my feeling 2 I ve learned a lot about myself by listening to my feelings 3 I am aware of my feelings most of the time 4 I can tell when I am getting upset 5 When I am sad I know the reason(s) why 6 I tend to judge myself by how I think others see me 7 I enjoy my emotional life 8 People who show a lot of strong emotion scare me 9 I often wish I were someone else 10 I pay attention to my physical state to understand my feelings 11 I accept my feelings as my own 1

2 Emotional Expression For each item listed below, please indicate how it describes the way you currently 1 I let other people know when they are doing good work 2 I express my emotions even when they are negative 3 I let others know what I want and need 4 My closest friends would say I express my appreciation of them 5 I keep my feelings to myself 6 I let people know when uncomfortable feelings get in the way of our academic work 7 I have trouble reaching out to others when I need help 8 In interacting with others, I can sense how they are feeling 9 I would do anything to avoid looking foolish to my peers 2

3 Emotional Awareness Of Others For each item listed below, please indicate how it describes the way you currently 1 I can recognise emotions in others by watching their eyes 2 I find it difficult to talk to people who do not share my views 3 I focus on people s positive qualities 4 I rarely have the urge to tell someone off 5 I think about how others might feel before I give my opinion 6 No matter with whom I am speaking, I am always a good listener 7 I can sense the mood of a group when I walk into the room 8 I can get new people I meet to talk about themselves 9 I can usuy tell how others feel about me 10 I can sense someone s feelings even if it is unspoken 11 I change my emotional expression depending upon the person I am with 12 I can tell when someone close to me is upset 13 I am good at reading between the lines when someone is talking 3

4 Intentionality For each item listed below, please indicate how it describes the way you currently 1 I can easily shut out distractions when I need to concentrate 2 I finish most things that I start 3 I know how to say no when I have to 4 I know how to reward myself after accomplishing a goal 5 I can put aside short-term rewards for long-term goals 6 I can completely focus myself on a task when I need to 7 I do things I later regret 8 I accept responsibilities for managing my emotions 9 When faced with a problem, I like to deal with it as soon as possible 10 I think about what I want before I act 11 I can postpone my personal gratification for a greater goal 12 When I m in a bad mood I can talk myself out of it 13 I get angry when I am criticized 14 I do not know the source of my anger in situations 4

5 Creativity For each item listed below, please indicate how it describes the way you currently 1 I ve suggested innovative projects for my assignments 2 I participate in the sharing of information & ideas 3 I fantasize about the future to help me figure out where I am going 4 My best ideas happen when I am not rey thinking about them 5 I ve had brilliant ideas that came to me in a flash and were fully formed 6 I have a good sense of when new ideas will succeed or fail 7 I am fascinated by new and unusual concepts 8 I ve implemented innovative ideas for my assignments 9 I get excited by new ideas or solutions 10 I am good at brainstorming on a problem to generate options 5

6 Resilience For each item listed below, please indicate how it describes the way you currently 1 I can bounce back after feeling disappointed 2 I can accomplish what I need to if I put my mind to it 3 Obstacles or problems in my life have resulted in unexpected changes for the better 4 I find it easy to wait patiently when I need to 5 There is always more than one right answer 6 I know how to satisfy parts of myself 7 I am not one to procrastinate 8 I am afraid to try something again when I have failed at it before 9 I decide certain problems are not worth worrying about 10 I relax myself when tension builds up 11 I can see the humorous side of situations 12 I often put things aside for a while to get a perspective on them 13 When I encounter a problem, I focus on what I can do to solve it 6

7 Interpersonal Connections For each item listed below, please indicate how it describes the way you currently 1 I am able to grieve when I lose something important to me 2 I feel uncomfortable when someone gets too close to me emotiony 3 I have several friends I can count on in times of trouble 4 I show a lot of love and affection to my friends & family 5 When I have a problem I know who to go to or what to do to help solve it 6 My beliefs and values guide my daily actions 7 My family is always there for me when I need them 8 I doubt if my classmates rey care about me as a person 9 I have a difficult time making friends 10 I hardly cry 7

8 Constructive Discontent For each item listed below, please indicate how it describes the way you currently 1 I can disagree effectively to bring about change 2 I would not express my feelings if I believed they would cause a disagreement 3 When it comes right down to it, I can only trust myself to get things done 4 I remain calm even in situations when others get angry 5 It is better not to stir up problems if you can avoid doing so 6 I have a hard time getting consensus from my work team 7 I solicit feedback from my peers on my performance 8 I am good at organizing and motivating groups of people 9 I enjoy the chenge of facing and solving problems at the Institute 10 I listen to criticism with an open mind and accept it when it is justified 11 I let things build up to a crisis point before talking about it 12 When I make a critical comment I focus on the behaviour and not the person 13 I avoid confrontations 8

9 Compassion For each item listed below, please indicate how it describes the way you currently 1 I can see pain in others even if they don t talk about it 2 I am able to read people s emotions from their body language 3 I act ethicy in my dealings with people 4 I would not hesitate to go out of my way to help someone in trouble 5 I take the feelings of others into consideration in my interactions with them 6 I can put myself in someone else s shoes 7 There are some people I ve never forgiven 8 I can forgive myself for not being perfect 9 When I succeed at something I often feel could have done better 10 I help others to save face in a tough situation 11 I constantly worry about my shortcomings 12 I am jealous of people who have more than I do 9

10 Outlook Think about the past month. For each item below, please indicate how the statement describes your behaviour or intentions 1 I look on the bright side of things 2 I love my life 3 I know I can find solutions to difficult problems 4 I believe things usuy work out for the best 5 I have been continuy frustrated in my life because of bad breaks 6 I like who I am 7 I see chenges as opportunities for learning 8 Under pressure, I am confident I will figure out a solution 10

11 Intuition Think about the past month. For each item below, please indicate how the statement describes your behaviour or intentions 1 Sometimes I have the right answer without having the reasons 2 My hunches are usuy right 3 I visualize my future goals 4 I can see the finished product or picture before it is completed 5 I believe in my dreams even when others can t see or understand them 6 When faced with a tough choice, I follow my heart 7 I pay attention when things don t feel quite right to me 8 Once I ve made up my mind I seldom change it 9 People say I am a visionary 10 When someone presents an opinion different from my own, I have a hard time accepting it 11 I use my gut reactions when making decisions 11

12 Trust Radius Think about the past month. For each item below, please indicate how the statement describes your behaviour or intentions 1 People would take advantage of me if I let them 2 I trust until I have reason not to 3 I am very careful about whom I trust 4 I respect my classmates 5 People similar to me in my classroom have gotten better deals (i.e. opportunities, rewards etc) than I have 6 The people I associate with are trustworthy 7 I seem to get the short end of the stick 8 Very little in life is fair or equitable 9 When something isn t working I try to come up with an alternative plan 10 When I meet new people I disclose very little personal information about myself 12

13 Personal Power Think about the past month. For each item below, please indicate how the statement describes your behaviour or intentions 1 I can make things happen 2 Fate plays a strong role in my life 3 I find useless to fight the establishment hierarchy at my Institute 4 Circumstances are beyond my control 5 I need recognition from others to make my performance worthwhile 6 I am easy to like 7 I have a hard time accepting compliments 8 I have the ability to get what I want 9 I feel in control of my life 10 If I reflect on my life, I might find I am basicy unhappy 11 I feel frightened and out of control when things change rapidly 12 I enjoy taking charge of things 13 I know what I want and go after it 13

14 Integrity Think about the past month. For each item below, please indicate how the statement describes your behaviour or intentions 1 I am willing to admit it when I make a mistake 2 I feel like a friend 3 If I no longer had passion for studying Management I would change my career path 4 My career choice is an extension of my personal value system 5 I never tell lies 6 I find myself going along with a situation even if I know I don t believe in it 7 I exaggerate my abilities in order to get ahead 8 I tell the truth even when it is difficult 9 I have done things in my academics that are against my beliefs 14

15 Relationship Quotient Please indicate how each of the following statements describes the way you currently. 1 There are some people I connect with at a deeper level 2 I am honest with the people close to me and they are honest with me 3 I have deeply loved another person 4 I can usuy find people to socialize with 5 I am able to make a long term commitment to a relationship 6 I know I am important to the people closest to me 7 I find it easy to tell people I care about them 15

16 Optimal Performance Please indicate how each of the following statements describes the way you currently. 1 I am satisfied with my academic performance 2 My classmates would say I facilitate good communication among the members of my work group 3 I feel distant and uninvolved at the Institute 4 It is difficult for me to pay attention to academic tasks 5 In my study team, I am involved in decision making 6 I have difficulty meeting commitments or completing tasks 7 My academic performance is consistently the best I can do 16

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