THE ROLE OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN CAREER SUCCESS: RESEARCH STUDY

<ns3:p>Emotional intelligence (EI) plays a crucial role in various aspects of human functioning, including professional development and career achievement. However, there is not much research conducted in this respect in Poland. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between emotional intelligence and career success among Polish employees. The study involved 124 participants (94 women and 30 men). Emotional intelligence was assessed using the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire – Short Form (TEIQue-SF) consisting of four subscales: well-being, self-control, emotionality, and sociability. Career success was measured with the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ), assessing external and internal career success. The results revealed a positive, however moderate, correlation between emotional intelligence and career success (r=.40; p &lt; .01). Regression analysis further revealed that only well-being, one of the components of emotional intelligence, turned out to be statistically significant predictor of overall career success. Additionally, individuals in managerial positions demonstrated higher levels of emotional intelligence, particularly in the sociability dimension. Some gender and age differences were also observed in the studied measures. The findings support the relevance of emotional intelligence in career development. Further research with a larger and more diverse sample is recommended to validate these results.</ns3:p>