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Exploring Engineering Undergraduates’ Emotional Intelligence: A Gender Comparison Study In Malaysia

Table 1:

EI Factors Key terms Description (Petrides, 2009)
Well-Being Trait happiness and optimism, self-esteem High-level of well-being describes a person that is happy, positive and content. Low level of well-being describes a person with low self-regard and is dissatisfied with their life.
Self-Control Stress management, emotion regulation High level of self-control describes a person that is able to control their urges, desires, pressure, and stress. They are not very expressive however also not suppressed. Low level of self-control describes a person that is impulsive and unable to manage stress.
Emotionality Emotion expression, relationships, empathy, emotion perception High level of emotionality describes a person that is highly aware of their own emotions and others. Their perception and expression of emotions are used to build good relationships. Low levels of emotionality describe a person with challenges in identifying and expressing their emotional states. Therefore, unable to sustain healthy relationships.
Sociability Emotion management, social awareness High levels of sociability in an individual portray a person that is confident socially thus excellent in communicating clearly and confidently in a multicultural background. Low levels of sociability portray an individual that is socially awkward and would appear as reserved. They are most likely not good in networking and diplomatic relationships.
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