| This correlational study explored the association between measures of emotional intelligence and ratings of student clinical effectiveness. The EQ-I (Bar-On Emotional Quotient Inventory) and the MSCEIT (Mayer, Salovey, Caruso, Emotional Intelligence Test) were administered to 30 clinical psychology graduate students undergoing training in basic interviewing skills. Test results were compared with coder ratings of these same student clinicians engaged in videotaped role-plays of counseling sessions. Specific core interpersonal qualities (e.g., warmth, genuineness, respect, empathy) were rated, and an average core competency score was determined. The research question was drawn from the logical conclusion that the criteria established for counselor effectiveness and the dynamics being measured by current EI assessment devices would demonstrate a significant relationship. Results did not show any significant correlations and, due to the lack of statistical power, a definitive conclusion as to whether or not a correlation exists cannot be drawn. |
