International Business Management
ISSN: OnlineISSN: Print 1993-5250
Abstract
Aim of this study is to review the popular and widely cited literature, history, theories, concepts and definitions of the emotional intelligence. For providing a complete insight to the academicians and researchers about the emotional intelligence term, literature is reviewed systematically from the date term is evolved, till now. After thoroughly going through the literature based on emotional intelligence, authors have concluded that a consensus can be observed among the psychologists and researchers on the emotional intelligence model presented by Mayer, Salovey and Cruso. As far as, the measurement strategy of emotional intelligence is concerned, self-reporting technique is widely opted in the past researches that show its authenticity. Prospective researchers by looking at the plus and negative points of emotional intelligence and agreeability of the emotional intelligence models can decide that which theory, definition and measure they should follow and how they can improve the existing concepts. Moreover, readers could get the brief yet all inclusive, information on the construct of emotional intelligence in one piece of writing.
How to cite this article:
Iqra Abdullah, Rozeyta Omar and Siti Aisyah Bt. Panatik Abdul Rahman. Famous Theories Surrounding Emotional Intelligence: A Historical Review.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/ibm.2015.319.324
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1993-5250/ibm.2015.319.324