Translation and adaptation of youth version of the Bar-On emotional quotient: short (EQi: Short-RU): testing internal consistency, convergent validity, and test-retest reliability

This article presents the results of translation and adaptation youth version Bar-On short test emotional intelligence EQi: Short-RU. The Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire is by far most popular widely used method for assessing intelligence. main goal our work was to expand tools in Russian with its further adapta-tion Kazakh language. As part methodology, internal consistency scales tested using Cronbach alpha method, convergent validity emo-tional D.V. Lyusin (EmIn) a shortened big five TIPI-RU on student University International Business Almaty. found be internally consistent when measuring intrapersonal intelligence, stress tolerance (Cronbach's above 0.7) inconsistent interpersonal general mood below 0.7), which may due generalized nature definition these cultural characteristics perception Kazakhstani certain statements regarding understanding awareness states contact. Pearson correlation shows significant correlations between Short-RU Lyusin’s EmIn at significance level p<0.01, as well personality traits according TIPI-RU. Based results, we recommend EQi:Short-RU reliable diag-nostic tool young people aged 16 29. Key words: adaptation, consistency, validity, reliability.