{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-emotional-intelligence-isbn-9781119108276","title":"An Introduction to Emotional Intelligence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBridges the gap between the scholarly literature and \"pop-psych\" books on EI\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmotional Intelligence (EI) has become a topic of vast and growing interest worldwide and is concerned with the ways in which we perceive, identify, understand, and manage emotions. It is an aspect of individual difference that can impact a number of important outcomes throughout a person's lifespan. Yet, until now there were no authoritative books that bridge the gap between scholarly articles on the subject, often published in obscure professional journals, and the kind of books found in the \"pop-psych\" sections of most large bookstores. This book fills that gap, addressing the key issues from birth through to old age, including the impact of EI on child development, social relationships, the workplace, and health. It is a useful introduction to the academic study of EI, including its history as a concept. Featuring contributions by an international team of EI researchers, this thought provoking and informative book offers students, educators, mental health professionals, and general readers a comprehensive, critical, and accessible introduction to state-of-the-art EI theory and research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom the historical origins of EI to its contemporary applications across an array of domains, \u003ci\u003eAn Introduction to Emotional Intelligence\u003c\/i\u003e explores what the research evidence tells us about it, why it is important, and how it is measured. Throughout each chapter any potentially tricky words or concepts are highlighted and explained. And, most chapters feature activities to spur further reflection on the subject matter covered as well as ideas on how to apply aspects of EI to various questions or problems arising in the readers’ lives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures contributions from expert authors from around the world with experience of researching and teaching EI theory and practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMakes EI concepts, foundations, research, and theory accessible to a wider audience of readers than ever before\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores EI's roots in psychological thinking dating back to early 20th century and considers the reasons for its widespread popularity in contemporary times\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReviews the latest research into the constructs of ability EI and trait EI and their validity in relation to health, wellbeing, social relationships, academic, and work performance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn Introduction to Emotional Intelligence \u003c\/i\u003eis fascinating and informative reading and a source of practical insight for students of psychology, management and leadership, education, social work and healthcare, and those working in education, health settings and in psychological counseling professions. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Contributors vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Figures and Tables xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface: Introduction by the Editors xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xvi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Emotional Intelligence: A Brief Historical Introduction 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMoshe Zeidner and Gerald Matthews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Trait and Ability Conceptualizations of Emotional Intelligence 18\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eElizabeth J. Austin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Emotional Self-Efficacy 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNicola S. Schutte\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Measuring Emotional Intelligence 44\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLuke E. R. Brown, Pamela Qualter, and Carolyn MacCann\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 An Overview of Emotional Intelligence in Early Childhood 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCraig S. Bailey and Susan E. Rivers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Emotional Intelligence and Emotional Education in the School Years 81\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJuan]Carlos Perez]Gonzalez and Pamela Qualter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Emotional Intelligence in Adolescence and Early Adulthood 105\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSarah K. Davis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Emotional Intelligence in Higher Education 123\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDebbie J. Pope and Lorraine Dacre Pool\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Emotional Intelligence and the Workplace 136\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLorraine Dacre Pool\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Emotional Intelligence for Health Care Professions – Professional Compathy 149\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTheo Stickley and Dawn Freshwater\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Emotional Intelligence, Stress, and Health: When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Turn to Emotions 161\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKateryna V. Keefer, Donald H. Saklofske, and James D. A. Parker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Emotional Intelligence and Ageing 184\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePamela Qualter and Maria Gallagher\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 241\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDR. LORRAINE DACRE POOL\u003c\/b\u003e is a Chartered Psychologist and Principal Lecturer at the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, the University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK. She has a BA in Social Psychology, an MSc in Occupational\/Organisational Psychology, and a PhD in Emotional Intelligence and Graduate Employability. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePAMELA QUALTER, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Psychology for Education at Manchester Institute of Education, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK. She is one of the UK's leading experts in the field of child\/adolescent loneliness and is an important researcher of social and emotional skills within education.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBridges the gap between the scholarly literature and \"pop-psych\" books on EI\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmotional Intelligence (EI) has become a topic of vast and growing interest worldwide and is concerned with the ways in which we perceive, identify, understand, and manage emotions. It is an aspect of individual difference that can impact a number of important outcomes throughout a person's lifespan. Yet, until now there were no authoritative books that bridge the gap between scholarly articles on the subject, often published in obscure professional journals, and the kind of books found in the \"pop-psych\" sections of most large bookstores. This book fills that gap, addressing the key issues from birth through to old age, including the impact of EI on child development, social relationships, the workplace, and health. It is a useful introduction to the academic study of EI, including its history as a concept. Featuring contributions by an international team of EI researchers, this thought provoking and informative book offers students, educators, mental health professionals, and general readers a comprehensive, critical, and accessible introduction to state-of-the-art EI theory and research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom the historical origins of EI to its contemporary applications across an array of domains, An Introduction to Emotional Intelligence explores what the research evidence tells us about it, why it is important, and how it is measured. Throughout each chapter any potentially tricky words or concepts are highlighted and explained. 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