2. Extended Project Qualification by Alex Dunn

3. What is Emotional Intelligence (EQ)? Measured as EQ Four Dimensions (Petrides: 2001): Emotionality Self-control Sociability Well-being Ability to perceive, assess and manage emotions of self and others

5. Number of EQ related papers published by year (Stough et al: 2009)

6. The number of EQ related papers archived in SCOPUS (Stough et al:2009) Discipline areaNumber of PapersPercentage of Papers (%) Workplace33735.4 Psychometric/construct validity22423.5 Neuroscience313.3 Health15716.5 Education13414.1 Cross-culture171.8 Sport60.6 Other464.8

7. Aim: To determine the effect of Emotional Intelligence on sporting performance

8. Research hypotheses: There is a difference in EQ between sporting performers of different standards There is a link between Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and success in sport (Rugby Football Union)

9. Experiment 1 Experimental Hypothesis: Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is higher in elite athletes than in non-elite athletes (RFU players) Null Hypothesis: Any difference in Emotional Intelligence between elite and non-elite athletes is not significant and is due to chance

11. EQ score out of 7 Results: Graph to show the difference in EQ between elite and non-elite athletes

12. Experiment 2 Experimental Hypothesis: There is a positive correlation between Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and skill success rate in non-elite athletes (RFU players) Null hypothesis: Any correlation between Emotional Intelligence and skill success rate in non-elite athletes is not significant and is due to chance

13. Results:

14. Implications & Conclusions There is a positive correlation between EQ and performance in sport Increasing EQ would have a positive effect on performance EQ may be the difference in quality of performance between elite and non elite performers Emotional Intelligence may be utilised by performers to maximise their sporting success

15. Reliability & Validity Issues Self-report questionnaire; Self-efficacy Social Desirability Bias Confounding Variables

16. Main Challenges and How I overcame them: Finding a test for Emotional Intelligence Obtaining the tests Willingness of Participants Little research into EI in sport

17. My Resources Books Internet Journals Articles Dr. K. V. Petrides via email

18. What did I learn? Emotional Intelligence is measured as a quotient (EQ) There are various theories of EI. E.g. Trait Theory EI includes relation to others – socialisation Links between EI; neuroscience; neurolinguistic programming; mindfulness; etc.

19. Was I pleased with my finished result? StrengthsImprovements Hypotheses backed up by results Larger sample size Anomalous results could be explained Use the full TEIQue test Results coincided with theory and research Increased Timescale (experiment 2)

20. If I was to do this again, what would I do differently? Implement improvements on the previous slide Look more deeply into the effects of social interaction during performance