Free Online Emotional Intelligence Test
Emotional intelligence is about noticing, understanding and managing emotions in yourself and others. These free self-report scales look at your emotional style and regulation habits.
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IPIP Emotional Intelligence Scale
A public-domain 68-item self-report measure of 7 facets of emotional awareness, responsiveness, and expression.
Emotion Regulation Questionnaire
10-item measure of habitual emotion regulation strategies: Cognitive Reappraisal (6 items) and Expressive Suppression (4 items), on a 7-poi…
Emotion Regulation Strategies Scale
19-item scale measuring four cognitive and behavioral emotion regulation strategies: Situation Modification, Attentional Deployment, Cognit…
Emotion Beliefs Questionnaire
16-item self-report measure of beliefs about the controllability and usefulness of negative and positive emotions.
Emotional Vulnerability Scale
16-item self-report measure of emotional vulnerability in university students. Assesses vulnerability in relation to everyday situations ac…
What these tests measure
The IPIP Emotional Intelligence Scale covers attention to emotions, empathy, responsiveness to others' distress and joy, emotion-based decision-making, and how openly you express positive and negative emotion. The Emotion Regulation Questionnaire looks at two common strategies, reappraisal and suppression, and the Emotion Regulation Strategies Scale explores wider habits.
These are self-report measures of emotional style, not ability tests with right or wrong answers.
Who it is for
Students, leaders and professionals interested in emotional awareness and interpersonal skills.
How to use your result
Your score is a snapshot of how you have been feeling or behaving recently. It is meant for self-reflection, education and research and is not a diagnosis or medical advice. Where a scale has no published norm entered on PsiQ, we do not invent one, so you will see raw scores rather than made-up percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is EQ?+
EQ, or emotional quotient, refers to how well you perceive, understand and manage emotions.
Is EQ more important than IQ?+
They measure different things and both matter. EQ is linked to relationships and wellbeing, while IQ is linked to certain kinds of problem solving.
Can I improve my emotional intelligence?+
Yes. Practices such as reflecting on your feelings, listening actively and learning regulation strategies can help.