Self-reported emotional intelligence was measured using Brackett, Rivers, Shiffman,
Lerner, and Salovey’s (2006) 19-item scale. It assesses the following facets of EI: perceiving
emotions in self and others, using emotions to facilitate thought, understanding
emotions, and managing emotions in self and others. Participants responded to questions
such as ‘By looking at people’s facial expressions, I recognize the emotions they are
experiencing’.