Bar-On EQ-i Short Form: Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Assessment
Measures emotional and social skills contributing to workplace and personal success.
Discover your emotional intelligence with the Bar-On Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i Short Form). This quick, professionally designed Emotional Intelligence (EI) quiz measures core emotional and social skills that contribute to workplace performance, leadership potential, relationship quality, and personal success. Using proven Bar-On framework concepts, the EQ-i Short Form helps you identify strengths and areas for growth in self-awareness, self-expression, interpersonal skills, decision making, and stress management.
Built for busy professionals and individuals seeking actionable insight, this EQ-i Short Form evaluation takes minutes and provides data-driven feedback to guide personal development and career planning. Whether you're aiming to improve workplace communication, increase resilience, or develop leadership presence, this Emotional Intelligence test gives clear, practical direction to help you boost EQ and social-emotional competence.
I am aware of my emotions as they happen and can name them accurately.
Self-awareness is the ability to recognize your feelings in real time.
I understand how my emotions influence my thoughts and behavior.
Recognizing the impact of emotions on decisions and actions.
I can express my feelings clearly and constructively to others.
Effective self-expression supports healthy relationships and collaboration.
I empathize with others and can see situations from their perspective.
Empathy is a core interpersonal skill in the Bar-On model.
I build and maintain positive relationships with coworkers, friends, or family.
Healthy relationships contribute to emotional well-being and social support.
I use emotional information appropriately when making decisions.
Balancing emotion and reason improves decision quality.
I evaluate risks and benefits calmly before acting under pressure.
Effective decision making under stress is an EQ strength.
I handle stressful situations without losing control of my emotions.
Stress management reflects emotional regulation and resilience.
I use healthy coping strategies (e.g., exercise, breathing, breaks) to manage stress.
Active coping strategies improve long-term emotional health.
I generally have a positive outlook and feel optimistic about the future.
Optimism and positive mood influence motivation and resilience.
I feel motivated and capable of achieving personal and professional goals.
Mood and self-motivation are central to overall EQ.
I assert my needs respectfully when necessary.
Balanced assertiveness helps maintain boundaries and clarity.
I give and receive constructive feedback without defensiveness.
Feedback skills support growth and team effectiveness.
I learn from emotional experiences and adjust future behavior.
Adaptive learning from emotions strengthens EQ over time.
I can stay focused and productive even when facing setbacks.
Sustained focus under adversity signals resilience.
Frequently asked questions
The Bar-On EQ-i Short Form measures core emotional and social competencies—such as self-awareness, self-expression, interpersonal skills, decision making, stress management, and general mood—that contribute to success in the workplace and personal life.
This short-form Emotional Quotient Inventory typically takes about 5–10 minutes to complete, making it suitable for quick assessments in professional development and HR screening contexts.
Scoring is a straightforward sum of the option values you select. Higher totals indicate stronger emotional intelligence across the Bar-On domains. Use the provided interpretation range and recommendations to identify strengths and targeted areas for growth.
The EQ-i Short Form is based on the established Bar-On model of emotional intelligence. While the short form provides a quick, practical snapshot of EI, full validation and depth come from the complete EQ-i assessments. Use the short form for screening and initial development planning, and consider the full inventory for comprehensive evaluation.
Yes—results can inform leadership development, coaching plans, team building, and personal growth. For hiring decisions, combine EQ-i Short Form results with interviews, skills assessments, and reference checks to ensure fair and holistic evaluation.
Retake the EQ-i Short Form after 6–8 weeks of focused development or following major life or work changes. Regular reassessment helps track progress, evaluate interventions, and adjust personal development strategies.
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