EQ-i:YV™

Emotional Intelligence Assessment for Children & Adolescents

Overview: Developed from the widely respected EQ-i® for adults, the EQ-i:YV™ is a comprehensive tool designed to evaluate emotional and social functioning in children and adolescents. Used by psychologists, school counselors, social workers, and mental health professionals, this assessment helps identify strengths and areas for development, equipping individuals with the skills necessary for success in social, personal, and academic settings.

Target Age Group

7 to 18 years

Administration Type & Duration

Self-administered
Completion time: 10–30 minutes

Assessment Structure

Full-Length Version: 60 items
Short Version: 30 items

Qualification Level

Level B

Available Formats

Online (administration & scoring)

Reading Level

4th grade

Key Features

Strength-Based Approach: Highlights areas of positive functioning while identifying opportunities for development.

Actionable Insights: Results empower professionals to assist students in managing school-related challenges that may contribute to underachievement or emotional and behavioral concerns.

Assessment Guide – Core Areas Measured

Adaptability
Interpersonal Skills
Intrapersonal Skills

General Mood
Stress Management
Positive Impression (validity measure)

Inconsistency Index (validity measure)

Reports & Interpretation

Profile Reports: Provide a summary of individual results, with scores for each scale. Interpretive Reports: Deliver a detailed breakdown of scores, visually and numerically, comparing results to normative samples and highlighting key areas for intervention.

How to Use the EQ-i:YV

The EQ-i:YV assessment comes in two versions: ✔ Full-Length Version: Recommended for initial evaluations, providing a broad overview of emotional and social functioning, including validity measures. ✔ Short Version (EQ-i:YV[S]): Ideal for follow-up assessments, tracking intervention effectiveness, and screening for potential areas of concern. (Excludes the General Mood scale and the Inconsistency Index.)

Reliability & Validity

The EQ-i:YV has undergone extensive validation studies, ensuring robust empirical and theoretical integrity. It is recommended for both clinical and research settings. Supporting documentation in the EQ-i:YV Technical Manual includes detailed data on construct validity, factor analysis, and correlations with related assessments, such as the EQ-i®, NEO-FFI, and CDI.

Normative Data

The EQ-i:YV is normed on a broad sample of children and adolescents across elementary, middle, and high schools throughout North America. Separate normative standards are established for boys and girls across four age intervals, ensuring accurate benchmarking.