The Relationship between Negative Career Thoughts & Emotional Intelligence
Year: 2008
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Relationships between overall emo tional intelligence (EI) as measured by the Bar-On EQi and negative career thoughts as measured by the Career Thoughts Inventory were investigated in a population of career undecided nonstudent adults. More specifically, the factors of EI most related to negative career thinking were examined, as were the type of negative career thoughts most associated with EI. Findings re vealed a significant inverse relationship between total EI and negative career thought scores. Adaptability and Intrap ersonal factors were the subscales ac counting for most of the variation in the career thoughts/EI relationship. Deci sion making-confusion was most nega tively correlated with EI scores. The results suggest that assessment of a client’s EI levels is important in career decision-making counseling.
Authors: Andrew B. Lukas, Bruce D. Wagner, R. Kirk Austin, Angelica Dahl
Language: English
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2115995373