GENERAL DISCUSSION
In this paper, we developed a 20-item IEM strategies scale for use in organizational
research. Results indicated support for the psychometric properties of the measure.
Results of discriminant validity tests provided support for its distinctiveness and an
indication as to the nomological network of the IEM strategies. As expected, perspective
taking, empathy, and emotional intelligence were positively related to SM, AD, and
CC and negatively related to MER. This suggests that individuals who are adept at
recognizing and managing emotions use the antecedent-focused strategies more often
and suppression less often. The emotion regulation of self strategies (reappraisal,
representing antecedent focus strategies, and suppression) correlated with like IEM
strategies supporting the notion that individuals manage others’ emotions with the same
tactics used to manage their own undesired emotions