Perceived Emotional Aptitude of Clinical Laboratory Sciences Students Compared to Students in Other Healthcare Profession Majors (Research AND Reports) (Report‪)‬

INTRODUCTION Emotional aptitude, also known as Emotional Intelligence (EI) or Emotional Quotient (EQ), refers to the measurement of an individual's ability to understand and manage his/her emotions and interpersonal relationships. (1) Emotional Intelligence was first notably termed by authors John Mayer and Peter Salovey in 1990, and explored in depth by Daniel Goleman in his 1995 book Emotional Intelligence. In their studies, they found that some people were more capable in identifying their own feelings, identifying the feelings of others, and solving problems involving emotional issues. Since these initial studies, research has been conducted which supports the idea that emotional intelligence may play more of a role in determining success in life than academic ability alone. (2) Individuals who scored higher on emotional intelligence assessments showed evidence of being better adjusted, more popular, adventurous, confident and dependable later in life. (1)