Part II: Administering a Self-Report EQ-i 2.0
EQ-i 2.0 Setup and Scoring
Administration Guidelines
EQ-i 2.0 administrators should:
- Explain to the respondent why he or she is being asked to complete the EQ-i 2.0.
- Inform the respondent that the purpose of the assessment is to obtain a picture of his or her level of emotional and social functioning, Use general language (e.g., do not use scale or subscale names) to avoid biasing the respondent’s ratings.
- Ensure that informed consent has been obtained from the respondent. As part of this process, explain confidentiality (see Informed Consent and How to Obtain It in the Preparing Participants section).
- Provide a quiet environment with minimal distractions. If the respondent is completing the EQ-i 2.0 remotely (either paper-and-pencil or online), encourage him/her to choose a place and time that allow privacy and quiet.
- If administering the EQ-i 2.0 via paper-and-pencil (E-Paper version), give the respondent the appropriate form along with a pen or pencil, and ensure that the respondent is physically comfortable. If no table is available, provide a clipboard. If administering the online version locally (e.g., on your own laptop or in a common area such as a spare office), provide the respondent with a computer that has internet access. If administering the online version remotely (i.e., on the respondent’s own computer), ensure that the respondent has internet access and a valid e-mail address.
- Tell the respondent that there are no right or wrong answers and that the responses should represent his or her own opinions. Ask the respondent to choose only one response for each item.
- Tell the respondent to answer openly and honestly and respond to each item as it best applies to him or her at that time. It is important not to overthink or guess at what a given item is trying to measure.
- Ensure that 60 minutes of uninterrupted time is available to complete the assessment in one sitting. Respondents typically take between 20 and 30 minutes to complete the assessment, but providing a 60-minute window ensures the respondent is not put under any time pressure.