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Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT)

Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT)

Understand how you read and manage emotions in yourself and others in about 7 minutes. Get a clear snapshot of strengths and gaps to improve communication, decisions, and stress control.

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150/165

Emotional Intelligence (EI)

This scale measures overall emotional intelligence, including recognizing, understanding, and managing emotions in oneself and others.

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33 – 108: Low | 109 – 140: Moderate | 141 – 165: High

A score of 150 falls in the High range, suggesting strong self-reported skills in emotional awareness and emotion regulation in everyday situations.

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Who Usually Takes This Test?

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41%OF USERS

They use it in hiring or training to spot how people recognize and manage emotions to improve teamwork, communication, and stress resilience.

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34%OF USERS

They take it to understand their emotional triggers and regulation habits and to set clear goals for personal growth with a specialist.

Self-improvement seekers

25%OF USERS

They’re curious about their emotional awareness and empathy and want quick feedback on strengths and blind spots in everyday interactions.

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Emotional Intelligence (EI)

Average

95.4

Normal range

76.8 — 114.1

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165

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Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens skills related to noticing, understanding, and regulating emotions in oneself and others. It also examines how emotional information is used to guide thinking and behavior.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Completion typically takes about 7 minutes. The questionnaire contains 33 items.

How should items be answered?

Each item is rated based on typical reactions across situations, not an ideal response. Answer all items and use the same rating approach throughout.

What versions are available and how do they differ?

One version reports four components: recognizing emotions, managing emotions, using emotions in thinking, and understanding emotional signals. Another version reports two broad factors: understanding emotions and managing emotions.

How should results be interpreted?

Scores indicate relative strengths and weaker areas in emotion awareness and regulation. Results are not diagnostic and are best interpreted alongside other information and professional judgment when used in clinical or organizational settings.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT)

emotional intelligence

This self-report measure assesses perceived emotional intelligence, including how individuals identify, understand, and manage emotions in themselves and others. The Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT) uses 33 items and typically requires about 7 minutes to complete.

Respondents rate how well each statement describes their typical emotional experiences and behaviors across everyday situations. Scores are intended to provide an estimate of self-perceived emotional functioning and may be used to support clinical case formulation, treatment planning, or outcomes monitoring when interpreted alongside other assessment data. The Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT) is not a diagnostic instrument and should be interpreted in the context of the referral question, response style, and relevant clinical history.

Author: john-d-mayer, peter-salovey

Literature: Mayer, J. D., Salovey, P., & Caruso, D. R. Emotional intelligence: Theory, findings, and implications. Psychological Inquiry. 2004.; Jordan, P. J., Ashkanasy, N. M., & Hartel, C. E. J. Emotional intelligence as a moderator of emotional and behavioral reactions to job insecurity. Academy of Management Review. 2002.; Schutte, N. S., Malouff, J. M., Hall, L. E., Haggerty, D. J., Cooper, J. T., Golden, C. J., & Dornheim, L. Development and validation of a measure of emotional intelligence. Personality and Individual Differences. 1998.

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