Brief Emotional Intelligence Scale – BEIS-10
A 10-item self-report scale designed to assess individual differences in emotional intelligence across five dimensions.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Brief Emotional Intelligence Scale – BEIS-10 was developed by Davies, K. A., Lane, A. M., Devonport, T. J., & Scott, J. A. (2010). It is designed to measure Emotional Intelligence. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 10 items organized into 5 factors/subscales: Appraisal of own emotions, Appraisal of others’ emotions, Regulation of own emotions, Regulation of others’ emotions, Utilization of emotions.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Appraisal of own emotions | 1,2 | 2 |
| Appraisal of others' emotions | 3,4 | 2 |
| Regulation of own emotions | 5,6 | 2 |
| Regulation of others' emotions | 7,8 | 2 |
| Utilization of emotions | 9,10 | 2 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 10 to 50. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Emotional Intelligence: 10 – 25
- Moderate Emotional Intelligence: 26 – 39
- High Emotional Intelligence: 40 – 50
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Varies by subscale.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 3 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.