The Sullivan emotional intelligence scale for children: Assessing the validity and reliability of the scale in the Malaysian context
Emotional intelligence, Malay version, Preschool children, Rasch model analysis, Sullivan EISC
Abstract
Emotional intelligence plays a critical role in the development of children and has gained significant interest in academic research. This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of the Malay translation of the Sullivan Emotional Intelligence Scale for Children (EISC). The research involved a convenient group of 50 preschoolers, ages five to six, from the Kuala Nerus district in Terengganu for an initial investigation. To assess the reliability of the EISC, researchers used the Rasch model for analysis. Findings from the Rasch model indicated that out of the original 59 questions, only 38 were appropriate and effective for evaluating the emotional intelligence of children. Furthermore, the analysis revealed a high reliability for both the items and the individuals, with scores of 0.96 and 0.92, respectively. This research offers new insights into the effectiveness of the Malay version of the Sullivan EISC as a tool for assessing emotional intelligence among preschool
children in Eastern cultures.
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Nor Aizal Akmal Binti Rohaizad , Siti Nazilah Binti Mat Ali , Mohd Radzi Tarmizi Bin A. Halim , Maimunah
Binti Awang Majid , Siti Hajar Binti Kamaruddin , Siti Munirah Binti Mauzud , Rozita Binti Muhamad Nawi ,
Radhiah Ismail , The Sullivan emotional intelligence scale for children: Assessing the validity and reliability of the scale in the Malaysian context, International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 11(2) 2024, Pages: 25-34