An examination of the factor structure of the schutte self-report emotional intelligence (SSREI) scale via confirmatory factor analysis

Research to-date on the dimensionality of the Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence (SSREI; Schutte et al., 1998) scale appears to support a four-factor interpretation, corresponding to Optimism, Social Skills, Emotional Regulation and Utilization of Emotions. However, the model of EI upon which the SSREI is based (Salovey & Mayer, 1990) has never been considered when determining the number of factors to extract/model in the factor...