TRAIT EMOTIONAL

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE QUESTIONNAIRE-CHILD SHORT FORM

S. Mavroveli & K.V. Petrides, Institute of Education, University of London

INSTRUCTIONS:

 Please try to answer all questions.

 Please remember there are no right or wrong answers.
 Work as quickly as possible and do not think too much about the questions.
 Circle the answer that you believe describes you best.
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1. I always try to be in a good mood. 1 2 3 4 5
2. I like meeting new people. 1 2 3 4 5
3. I find it hard to get used to a new school year. 1 2 3 4 5
4. I feel great about myself. 1 2 3 4 5
5. When I feel sad, I try to do something to change my mood. 1 2 3 4 5
6. I often feel sad. 1 2 3 4 5
7. If I’m happy with someone, I will tell them. 1 2 3 4 5
8. I get along with everyone. 1 2 3 4 5
9. I often feel angry. 1 2 3 4 5
10. The kids at school like playing with me. 1 2 3 4 5
11. When I’m in a new place, I get used to it quickly. 1 2 3 4 5
12. Often, I’m not happy with myself. 1 2 3 4 5
13. Many times, I don’t think before I do something. 1 2 3 4 5
14. I’m very good at understanding how other people feel. 1 2 3 4 5
15. I don’t like trying hard for something. 1 2 3 4 5
16. It’s easy for me to understand how I feel. 1 2 3 4 5
17. If I have to do something, I know I can do it very well. 1 2 3 4 5
18. I get angry very easily. 1 2 3 4 5
19. I try to do my homework as well as I really can. 1 2 3 4 5
20. It’s easy for me to talk about my feelings. 1 2 3 4 5
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21. I don’t like waiting to get what I want. 1 2 3 4 5

22. I’m a very happy kid. 1 2 3 4 5
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23. I don’t like studying hard. 1 2 3 4 5
24. I think I may be sad when I grow up. 1 2 3 4 5
25. Most people like me. 1 2 3 4 5
26. I think very carefully before I do something. 1 2 3 4 5
27. I’m not good at controlling the way I feel. 1 2 3 4 5
28. I get used to new people very quickly. 1 2 3 4 5
29. I can’t find the right words to tell others how I feel. 1 2 3 4 5
30. I don’t like trying out new things. 1 2 3 4 5
31. I like being with other people. 1 2 3 4 5
32. I know how to show to others how much I care about them. 1 2 3 4 5
33. I’m often confused about the way I feel. 1 2 3 4 5
34. I find it difficult to understand what others are feeling. 1 2 3 4 5
35. If I don’t do something well, I don’t like trying again. 1 2 3 4 5
36. Usually, I think very carefully before I talk. 1 2 3 4 5

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