Emotional Intelligence in Everyday Life [Paperback]

Joseph Ciarrochi (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1841694355 | ISBN-13: 978-1841694351 | Publication Date: January 15, 2006 | Edition: 2

Since the release of the very successful first edition in 2001, the field of emotional intelligence has grown in sophistication and importance. Many new and talented researchers have come into the field and techniques in EI measurement have dramatically increased so that we now know much more about the distinctiveness and utility of the different EI measures. There has also been a dramatic upswing in research that looks at how to teach EI in schools, organizations, and families.

In this second edition, leaders in the field present the most up-to-date research on the assessment and use of the emotional intelligence construct. Importantly, this edition expands on the previous by providing greater coverage of emotional intelligence interventions.

As with the first edition, this second edition is both scientifically rigorous, yet highly readable and accessible to a non-specialist audience. It will therefore be of value to researchers and practitioners in many disciplines beyond social psychology, including areas of basic research, cognition and emotion, organizational selection, organizational training, education, clinical psychology, and development psychology.

Editorial Reviews

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"The 2nd edition of Emotional Intelligence in Everyday Life is a must-read for serious scholars of emotional intelligence and those who seek to apply what we currently know about this construct. Synthesizing cutting-edge research on emotional intelligence, the chapters in this edited volume present the state-of-the-science of emotional intelligence and its application in diverse areas, in a lively, accessible manner. Emotions are an integral and central component of human functioning and affairs; this important book enlightens us as to the role of emotions and their management in everyday life." - Jennifer M. George, Mary Gibbs Jones Professor of Management and Professor of Psychology, Rice University

 "What I hoped for--and found in this marvelous book--is help in separating the 'emotional intelligence' wheat from the chaff. Starting with pioneer John Mayer's 'New Field Guide to Emotional Intelligence' and extending through its chapters on emotionally intelligent dating, marriage, education, working, and investing, this book offers a state-of-the-art overview of the concept, its misuses, and its valid applications." - David G. Myers, John Dirk Werkman Professor of Psychology, Hope College

 "This book is an important follow-up to the first edition. As a summary of the current state of emotional intelligence theory and research, it will be exceedingly useful to researchers. As a discussion of how emotional intelligence functions in a range of contexts--from marriage, to education, to the workplace--it will prove to be of enormous practical value." - Carol Gohm, Professor of Psychology, University of Mississippi

About the Author

Joseph Ciarrochi, University of Wollongong, Australia. Joseph P. Forgas, University of New South Wales, Australia. John D. Mayer, University of New Hampshire, USA.

Product Details

• Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: Psychology Press; 2 edition (January 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1841694355
• ISBN-13: 978-1841694351
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #591,620 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Hello. I am a speaker, researcher, and author

My primary passion is to utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Positive Psychology to:

Reduce human suffering and increase well-being
Promote emotional intelligence
Create supportive communities and positive relationships
Promote effective, value driven behavior.

You can learn more about me on: acceptandchange.com

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars EI in Everyday Life Second Edition recieves second place, January 11, 2007

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Academically sound - but not textbook quality. Understandably written - but not masterfully written. The title of the book only represented one-third of the content (I was hoping for something more practical). Good overview, yet a single author covering the same material would eliminate some of the inherent difficulties of a multi-author compilation.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a must have book, February 13, 2006

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This is one of the best books on emotional intelligence around. It covers a wide range of topics in a way that is easy to understand. I really liked the sections on relationships. I thought the workplace chapters were particularly interesting. Finally, one chapter provides an excellent critical review of current EI measures

4.0 out of 5 stars Review of EI in Everyday Life (2nd ed), March 27, 2011

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People thirsty for the meaning and usefulness of the concept "emotional intelligence"(EI)are tempted to uncritically accept whatever sounds good, generalize it to any situation that suits them, and subsequently feel confident they have acheived THE answers. EI is a relatively new concept and like all behavioral constructs it requires decades of thoughtful research, analysis, and criticism to tease-out its broad meanings and applicability. If you want quick, certain, and easily applicable answers about EI, do not read this book. It examines EI in a thoughtful, analytical, and (to this writer)objective way within the uncertainty of a behavioral science framework. While the authors make their biases clear, they update theories of EI, measurement instruments, and areas of application. As the second edition was published in 2006, you can be sure much has occurred and is in the pipeline that would modify some topics and conclusions presented. However, the authors (as the senior author emailed me recently) have no plan for a third edition, so if you want a thoughtful and readable presentation of a highly complex and fascinating concept I recommend this book be high on your list. I am neither a researcher nor an expert on this topic, but EI in Everyday Life is the source I use to become informed on the subject.