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. 2023 Nov 23;15(11):e49301. doi: 10.7759/cureus.49301

Table 6. SSEIT (Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test).

5 4 3 2 1  
          I know when to speak about my personal problems to others.
          When I am faced with obstacles, I remember times I faced similar obstacles and overcame them.
          I expect that I will do well on most things I try.
          Other people find it easy to confide in me
          Some of the major events of my life have led me to re-evaluate what is important and not important
          When my mood changes, I see new possibilities.
          Emotions are one of the things that make my life worth living.
          I am aware of my emotions as I experience them.
          I like to share my emotions with others.
          When I experience a positive emotion, I know how to make it last.
          I arrange events others enjoy.
          I seek out activities that make me happy.
          I present myself in a way that makes a good impression on others.
          By looking at their facial expressions, I recognize the emotions people are experiencing.
          I know why my emotions change.
          When I am in a positive mood, I am able to come up with new ideas.
          I have control over my emotions.
          I compliment others when they have done something well.
          When another person tells me about an important event in his or her life, I almost feel as though I experienced this event myself.
          When I am faced with a challenge, I give up because I believe I will fail.
          I help other people feel better when they are down.
          I use good moods to help myself keep trying in the face of obstacles.
          It is difficult for me to understand why people feel the way they do.