The Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test™ Second Edition (MSCEIT® 2) is a measure of emotional intelligence that is based on the ability model of EI. It is designed to provide a clear, actionable understanding of how well an individual recognizes emotional cues, understands their causes and implications, and uses emotion as a source of information to facilitate smooth and effective interpersonal interactions. 

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Why Is It Important?

While some measures of EI emphasize how an individual may typically respond to emotionally charged situations, the MSCEIT 2 examines an individual’s fundamental ability to think through and solve problems involving emotions.

The MSCEIT 2 helps identify and develop foundational skills needed to navigate interpersonal situations. By shaping an individual’s readiness to understand and process their emotions and the emotions of those around them as they emerge, it enables them to adapt strategically in dynamic interpersonal settings.

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Reliability & Validity:

MSCEIT 2 demonstrates strong construct validity, meaning that users can trust that the MSCEIT 2 is in fact measuring the ability to perceive, connect, understand and manage emotions.

The MSCEIT 2 exhibits strong reliability, both in terms of internal consistency and test-retest reliability. This important result means that the test taker’s scores will remain stable over time (as tested over a few weeks and a few months, unless development efforts are used to improve their score). 

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Therefore, users of the MSCEIT 2 can be confident that the scores generated by this assessment will be consistent. In addition, the MSCEIT 2 shows strong predictive validity, as higher scores on the MSCEIT 2 are associated with a considerably lower risk of negative behaviours at work. The MSCEIT 2 also predicts leadership effectiveness above and beyond the influence of a transformational leadership style.