A Study of Emotional Intelligence of Electrical Engineering students in Dire Dawa University Ethiopia

The criterion groups validity of emotional intelligence according to Mayer & Salovey (1997), ability model was investigated. Specifically, psychology (n=207) and engineering (n=195) students were compared on the Mayer, Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test version 2 (MSCEIT). primary factor structure MSCEIT found be valid with some revisions needed in terms reliability content of. MSCEIT.. second-order partially confirmed. In intelligence, exhibit higher levels manage emotions relationships, understand emotion as well facilitate emotions. Engineering Psychology exhibited same level general management accurately identify emotion. Therefore construct Key Terms Intelligence; Quotient; Criterion validity; Factorial non-intellective factors intelligence; Test; reliability; Ex-post facto two design; intelligence.