Estudio Estructural de una Medida Breve de Inteligencia Emocional en Adultos: El EQ-i-M20

Abstract

The aim of this study was to analyse the factorial structure of a brief measure of emotional intelligence in adults (EQ - i - M20) in a sample of 332 college students from Lima City, aged between 1 8 and 56 years (M=23.98, SD= 5.497). After assessing three measurement models; a five - factor oblicuo us model, bifactor model, and unidimensional model, it is concluded that the oblicuous presents the best model fit. Similarly, correlations with external criteria shown theoretically expected results. Reliability analysis evidences satisfactory levels, bot h at the observed scores and latent trait. The results obtained in the study confirm that EQ - i - M20 presents a well - defined five - factor structure. Finally, the results and possible consequences are discussed.