Abstract
The relationship between irrational cognitions, emotional competences within the context of emotional intelligence, together with life and work satisfaction is investigated from the perspective of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT; Ellis, 1962, 1994). This theory argues that rational, in comparison to irrational, cognitions are better suited for dealing with emotionally charged situations as well as for emotional control and can thus be seen as antecedents of emotional intelligence and work satisfaction. Two studies test whether irrationality is negatively associated with emotional intelligence and how both constructs are related to life and work satisfaction. Study 1 (N = 136) confirms an inverse relation between irrationality and emotional competences based on self-assessment scales using a student sample. Study 2 (N = 115) replicates this result with fulltime employees as participants. Moreover, both studies provide evidence that emotional competences and to a higher extent rational cognitions are associated with increased levels of individual work and life satisfaction. These results indicate that irrational beliefs, as a cognitive factor within the context of emotional competences, should be considered in personnel psychological research.
Translated title of the contribution | Irrational cognitions as correlates of emotional competencies in the context of emotional intelligence and individual work satisfaction |
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Original language | German |
Pages (from-to) | 113-128 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Zeitschrift fur Personalpsychologie |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |