The Trait of Curiosity as a Predictor of Emotional Intelligence1

2007/07/25 by Nancy H. Leonard, Michael Harvey · 3 citations
Psychology · #Psychological and Educational Research Studies #Emotional Intelligence and Performance #Personality Traits and Psychology

paper · doi:10.1111/j.1559-1816.2007.00243.x

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between curiosity and emotional intelligence (EI) in a sample of graduate and undergraduate students in business administration courses ( N = 312). To determine the nature of this relationship, curiosity was assessed using the Melbourne Curiosity Index (MCI; Naylor, 1981 ) and the Curiosity and Exploration Inventory (CEI; Kashdan, Rose, & Fincham, 2004 ). Emotional intelligence was measured using the Trait Meta‐Mood Scale (TMMS; Salovey, Mayer, Goldman, Turvey, & Palfai, 1995 ). The results indicate that there is a significant relationship between trait curiosity and emotional intelligence. Curiosity [has been] conceptualized as a positive emotional‐motivation system associated with the recognition, pursuit, and self‐regulation of novelty and challenge. ( Kashdan, Rose, & Fincham, 2004 , p. 291)

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