Experiential and rational processing styles, emotional intelligence and wellbeing

Author(s)
Schutte, Nicola
Thorsteinsson, Einar B
Hine, Donald W
Foster, Roxanne
Cauchi, Avril
Binns, Caroline
Publication Date
2010
Abstract
This research examined a model specifying precursors of emotional intelligence and subjective wellbeing. The model proposes that experiential and rational processing styles influence level of trait emotional intelligence, which in turn influences subjective wellbeing. One hundred and fifty-four adult Australian participants completed measures of preference for rational and experiential processing, trait emotional intelligence, and indicators of subjective wellbeing (affect and life satisfaction). Structural equation path analysis identified a model for predicting wellbeing. Preference for experiential and rational processing both significantly predicted higher levels of emotional intelligence, which in turn predicted greater subjective wellbeing. Emotional intelligence fully mediated the effect of rational processing on wellbeing, and partially mediated the effect of experiential processing.
Citation
Australian Journal of Psychology, 62(1), p. 14-19
ISSN
1742-9536
0004-9530
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Language
en
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Title
Experiential and rational processing styles, emotional intelligence and wellbeing
Type of document
Journal Article
Entity Type
Publication

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