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Categories: Assessment , Psychology
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The Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT) estimates your capacity to perceive, use, understand, and regulate emotions. It condenses emotional-ability research into a concise self-rating scale covering appraisal, utilisation, regulation, and empathy domains.

You complete thirty-three statements on a five-point agreement scale. Each response converts to a numeric value that sums into an overall emotional-intelligence (EI) score ranging from 33 – 165 and classifies you as Low, Normal, or High.

Use the result to guide personal development or coaching *not as a standalone clinical decision tool*. **Results do not constitute a clinical diagnosis.**

Technical Details:

The SSEIT operationalises EI as the algebraic sum of thirty-three Likert-scaled items, with three reverse-scored questions adjusted before aggregation.

  • Five-point ordinal input converted to 1–5 integers
  • Reverse items transformed by 6 − value
  • Score range 33 – 165 maps to three categories
  • Interactive gauge chart renders the total
  • All processing occurs client-side
Score BandCategory Label
33 – 110Low
111 – 137Normal
138 – 165High

No answers leave your device, ensuring instant performance and maximum privacy.

Calculations & Scoring:

The assessment applies a single total-score calculation to classify overall EI.

Total equals the sum of direct and adjusted reverse items.

v_3 = \text{“Agree”}
v_3 = 4 Values 1–5 represent disagreement to agreement.

v_{32} = 2
6 - v_{32} = 4 Subtract each reverse item from six to maintain directionality.

\sum v_i = 121
\text{Total} = 121 The grand total positions you in the Low, Normal, or High band.

Your example score of 121 sits within the Normal emotional-intelligence range.

Step-by-Step Guide:

Follow these steps to complete the questionnaire and view your personalised feedback.

  1. Click Start Assessment to reveal the first item.
  2. Read each statement carefully before answering.
  3. Select one option from Strongly disagree to Strongly agree.
  4. Watch the progress bar update as you move through questions.
  5. Tap any item in the left list to revisit or change a response.
  6. After answering all items, review your score badge and interactive gauge chart.

FAQ:

Answers to common questions appear below.

What does my total score mean?

A higher total suggests stronger overall emotional-intelligence skills. Consult the score bands table for category descriptions.

How long will the test take?

The average participant completes all 33 items in under three minutes.

Is my data stored?

No. Answers stay entirely in your browser’s memory; nothing is transmitted or saved server-side.

Can I retake the assessment?

Yes. Refresh the page or click the reset link to clear previous responses and start again.

Why are some items marked with an asterisk?

An asterisk identifies reverse-scored statements that balance response direction and improve measurement validity.

Troubleshooting:

If something does not work as expected, try these solutions.

Progress bar stuck – Scroll the page; some mobile browsers pause animations off-screen.

Accidental answer change – Tap the intended radio button again; the list instantly updates.

Shared link shows dashes – Delete the URL parameter to remove saved answers.

Keyboard navigation slow – Use numeric keys 1-5 to speed selection.

Advanced Tips:

Enhance the usefulness of your assessment with these expert suggestions.

  • Retake monthly to track EI growth over time.
  • Compare scores with trusted peers to gather outside perspectives.
  • Journal noticeable emotion-regulation successes between assessments.
  • Link specific items to real-life scenarios for targeted practice.
  • Export the answer table to a spreadsheet for longitudinal analysis.

Glossary:

Key terms used within this tool.

Emotional Intelligence
Ability to perceive, use, understand, and manage emotions.
SSEIT
Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test, 33-item questionnaire.
Reverse Scoring
Technique that flips item direction to counter response bias.
Likert Scale
Ordinal agreement scale ranging from strong disagreement to strong agreement.
Gauge Chart
Semi-circular indicator that visualises a numeric value within bands.

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