Table 8.

Results of the thematic analysis process.

Dimension	Final Themes
Background	Wrong concept of EI
	Confusing terminology
	Relevance in the academic context is not clear
	Relevance in professional life is clear
	Concrete examples of the importance of EI in professional life
Assessment	Performance was very positive
	Performance was increased through the several scenarios
	Heterogeneous identification with the characters in the game.
	Challenge level posed by each character was not homogeneous
Forecast	Consensus on development EI skills
	The impact may be high, although difficult to be quantified
	Students with professional experience see greater practical applicability in the short-term