TEIQue ASF PDF
TEIQue ASF PDF
TEIQue ASF PDF
Instructions: Please answer by putting a circle around the number that best shows how much you
agree or disagree with each sentence below. If you strongly disagree with a sentence, circle a number
close to 1. If you strongly agree with a sentence, circle a number close to 7. If you’re not too sure if
you agree or disagree, circle a number close to 4. Work quickly, but carefully. There are no right or
wrong answers.
Disagree Agree
1. It’s easy for me to talk about my feelings to other people. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
2. I often find it hard to see things from someone else’s point of view. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
3. I’m a very motivated person. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
4. I find it hard to control my feelings. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
5. My life is not enjoyable. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
6. I’m good at getting along with my classmates. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
7. I change my mind often. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8. I find it hard to know exactly what emotion I'm feeling. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
9. I’m comfortable with the way I look. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
10. I find it hard to stand up for my rights. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
11. I can make other people feel better when I want to. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
12. Sometimes, I think my whole life is going to be miserable. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
13. Sometimes, others complain that I treat them badly. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
14. I find it hard to cope when things change in my life. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
15. I’m able to deal with stress. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
16. I don’t know how to show the people close to me that I care about them. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
17. I’m able to “get into someone’s shoes” and feel their emotions. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
18. I find it hard to keep myself motivated. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
19. I can control my anger when I want to. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
20. I’m happy with my life. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
21. I would describe myself as a good negotiator. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
22. Sometimes, I get involved in things I later wish I could get out of. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
23. I pay a lot of attention to my feelings. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
24. I feel good about myself. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
25. I tend to “back down” even if I know I’m right. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
26. I’m unable to change the way other people feel. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
27. I believe that things will work out fine in my life. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
28. Sometimes, I wish I had a better relationship with my parents. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
29. I’m able cope well in new environments. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
30. I try to control my thoughts and not worry too much about things. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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Scoring key: Reverse-score the following items and then sum up all responses
I don’t know how to show the people close to me that I care about them. (R) 16
I often find it hard to see things from someone else’s point of view. (R) 2
I find it hard to keep myself motivated. (R) 18
I find it hard to control my feelings. (R) 4
My life is not enjoyable. (R) 5
I change my mind often. (R) 7
Sometimes, I get involved in things I later wish I could get out of. (R) 22
I find it hard to know exactly what emotion I'm feeling. (R) 8
I find it hard to stand up for my rights. (R) 10
I tend to "back down" even if I know I'm right. (R) 25
I’m unable to change the way other people feel. (R) 26
Sometimes, I think my whole life is going to be miserable. (R) 12
Sometimes, others complain that I treat them badly. (R) 13
Sometimes, I wish I had a better relationship with my parents. (R) 28
I find it hard to cope when things change in my life. (R) 14
*Numbers on the right correspond to the position of the items in the questionnaire.
Reference for the TEIQue-ASF: Petrides, K. V., Sangareau, Y., Furnham, A., &
Frederickson, N. (2006). Trait emotional intelligence and children’s peer relations at school. Social
Development, 15, 537-547.
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