An Investigation of the Relationships Among Self-Construal, Emotional Intelligence, and Well-Being

Authors

Constance A. Mara, York University
Teresa L. DeCicco, Trent University
Mirella L. Stroink, Lakehead University

DOI

10.24972/ijts.2010.29.1.128

Abstract

This study aims to further investigate the convergent validity of the recently-proposed

metapersonal model and measure of self-construal, and to emphasize the discriminant

validity of the metapersonal self-construal as a distinct construct, capturing a unique aspect

of self-construal separate from either interdependent or independent aspects. The study

looked at two questions: (1) Does the metapersonal self-construal predict higher emotional

intelligence? (2) Do those who have higher metapersonal self-construal scores also report

greater well-being? A group of 212 undergraduate students was assessed using a self-construal

scale that includes the new measure of metapersonal self-construal, along with scales

measuring emotional intelligence and well-being. The metapersonal self-construal predicted

higher emotional intelligence scores and greater well-being than either the independent or

interdependent self-construals.

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Recommended Citation

Mara, C. A., DeCicco, T. L., & Stroink, M. L. (2010). Mara, C. A., & DeCicco, T. L. (2010). An investigation of the relationships among self-construal, emotional intelligence, and well-being. International Journal of Transpersonal Studies, 29(1), 1–11.. International Journal of Transpersonal Studies, 29 (1). https://doi.org/10.24972/ijts.2010.29.1.128