The Psychometric Properties of the French Version of the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire-Child Short Form

[en] The psychometric properties of the French version of the Child Short Form of the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (TEIQue-CSF) were investigated in a sample of 556 from 9 to 13 years old. The internal consistency and temporal stability were satisfactory. A significant difference for gender, but not for age, was observed. With regard to the factor structure, the best fit was found for a two-factor solution, emotion control and socioemotionality. Regarding convergent validity, positive correlations were found with the total and all except one-factor scores of the Emotion Awareness Questionnaire score (EAQ30). Evidences of concurrent validity were demonstrated, with negative correlations with State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children (STAIC) and Childhood Anxiety Sensitivity Index (CASI). Results also showed a positive correlation with Children’s Social Desirability Scale (CSD). In conclusion, these findings provide additional support for the use of the TEIQue-CSF for researchers and practitioners who want to assess emotion-related constructs in children.

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Treatment & clinical psychology

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Stassart, Céline ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de Psychologie > Psychologie de la santé

Etienne, Anne-Marie ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de Psychologie > Psychologie de la santé

Luminet, Olivier

Kaïdi, Ibtissam ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Master sc. psycho., à fin.

Lahaye, Magali

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English

Title :

The Psychometric Properties of the French Version of the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire-Child Short Form

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2019

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Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment

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0734-2829

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SAGE

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