Assessing the Reliability and Factorial Structure of the TMMS (Trait Meta-Mood Scale) in Filipino Population

Emotional intelligence (EI) is widely considered a determinant of academic success and social functioning. However, the use of implementation of emotional intelligence measures in varied cultural contexts, especially in the Philippines, remains insufficiently investigated. This study aimed to validate the Trait Meta-Mood Scale (TMMS) for a Filipino sample, assessing its reliability and factorial structure. The study employed a cross-sectional survey design, collecting data from a sample of 300 participants who completed the TMMS and other supplementary assessments of emotional intelligence, namely, resilience and self-efficacy scales. Data analysis included exploratory factor analysis (EFA) to assess dimensionality and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to verify the three-factor structure of the TMMS, namely attention to fees, clarity of feelings, and mood regulation. Reliability testing was conducted using Cronbach's alpha to evaluate the internal consistency, with alpha values exceeding 0.80 indicating high reliability. Convergent validity was examined The results show that the TMMS is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing by correlating TMMS subscales with the Resilience Scale and the General Self-efficacy scale. Emotional intelligence in the Filipino community. The results confirm that the TMMS is a valid and reliable tool for assessing emotional intelligence in the Filipino community. The results have significant implications for the use of the TMMS in educational and psychological practices in the Philippines, particularly for interventions aimed at enhancing emotional intelligence and improving academic and social outcomes. Future research can further examine the predictive validity of the TMMs concerning long-term academic achievement and social well-being Key words: emotional intelligence, self-efficacy, resilience