The Bar-On Model of Emotional-Social Intelligence

This section of the website provides a precise description of the Bar-On model and approach to conceptualizing and measuring emotional-social intelligence. Additionally, the section contains what Reuven Bar-On has contributed to the literature on the Bar-On model as well as summaries of studies that have examined or used this model.

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The Conceptual Aspect of the Bar-On Model

The Bar-On model describes emotional-social intelligence as a cross-section of interrelated emotional and social competencies, skills and facilitators that impact intelligent behavior. Visit this section to learn about the theoretical foundations of the Bar-On model, the detailed definition of emotional-social intelligence and basic issues regarding the conceptualization of EI in general.

The Psychometric Aspect of the Bar-On Model

This section describes the psychometric component of the Bar-On model of emotional-social intelligence, which is essentially the way this construct is measured. Learn how the BarOn EQ-i, EQ-360 and EQ-i:YV were developed, what they look like and how they are used as well as basic considerations in EI test development.

Publications on the Bar-On Model by Reuven Bar-On

This segment of the website lists more than 30 publications on the Bar-On model that Reuven Bar-On has authored or co-authored.

Summaries of Studies Involving the Bar-On Model

This part of the website is still under construction but will eventually list summaries of numerous studies that have examined or employed various aspects of the Bar-On model.