The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Emotional Contagion: Implications for Teams

Authors

  • John D. Cox Walsh College
  • Christiana Mitcheva Lighthouse Organizational Development
  • Matthew L. Cole Lawrence Technological University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33423/jop.v21i3.4306

Keywords:

organizational psychology, emotional intelligence, emotional contagion, teamwork, collaboration

Abstract

This study focuses on exploring the relationship between Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Emotional Contagion (EC) in teams, and on understanding the effect of regulated emotions (EI) on spontaneous emotions (EC). Analysis quantitatively determined the extent EI impacts EC, and which factors of EI are most important to positive change in EC. Results of this study have practical implications for strengthening team effectiveness, and ultimately increasing the potential for positive team outcomes.

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Published

2021-07-09

How to Cite

Cox, J. D., Mitcheva, C., & Cole, M. L. (2021). The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Emotional Contagion: Implications for Teams. Journal of Organizational Psychology, 21(3). https://doi.org/10.33423/jop.v21i3.4306

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 3 (2021)

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