Measuring the Immeasurables: Development and Initial Validation of the Self-Other Four Immeasurables (SOFI) Scale Based on Buddhist Teachings on Loving Kindness, Compassion, Joy, And Equanimity

AbstractResearch reveals that emotional intelligence is an important factor in predicting performance in teams. In this article, we initially outline a theoretical model for examining emotional intelligence in teams. Using this model, we test a short version (16 items) of the self-report Workgroup Emotional Intelligence Profile (WEIP). Evidence from three studies supports this model. Two samples of 620 and 217 employees support the hypothesized structure of the WEIP-S. Four distinct constructs were derived: Awareness of own emotions; Management of own emotions; Awareness of others' emotions; and Management of others' emotions. The WEIP-Short Version (WEIP-S) scale, therefore, is based on abilities that are vital during the interaction of team members. Data from 99 employees provide evidence of test–retest stability for the WEIP-S across three time periods. Limitations and potential uses in management research for this short-version scale are discussed.

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The faces pain scale for the self-assessment of the severity of pain experienced by children: Development, initial validation, and preliminary investigation for ratio scale properties

Pain ◽

10.1016/0304-3959(90)90018-9 ◽

1990 ◽

Vol 41 (2) ◽

pp. 139-150 ◽

Cited By ~ 690

Author(s):

Daiva Bieri ◽

Robert A. Reeve ◽

David G. Champion ◽

Louise Addicoat ◽

John B. Ziegler

Keyword(s):

Preliminary Investigation ◽

Pain Scale ◽

The Self ◽

Ratio Scale ◽

Self Assessment ◽

Initial Validation ◽

Scale Properties ◽

Children Development

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Session 7: Be Your Own Meditation Instructor and Daylong Retreat

Wisdom Mind ◽

10.1093/med-psych/9780197510001.003.0008 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 131-146

Author(s):

Colette M. Smart

Keyword(s):

The Self ◽

Mindfulness Practice ◽

Loving Kindness ◽

Regulatory Aspect

Nearing the end of the program, participants are asked to reflect on how they will sustain their mindfulness practice going forward. This underscores the self-regulatory aspect of mindfulness, as one learns how to “become one’s own meditation instructor.” This chapter also contains information regarding the daylong retreat. Participants are given guidance on how to prepare for this silent day of group mindfulness practice, and time is spent in session addressing any questions or concerns about the retreat. The prior week’s experience tracking reacting versus responding in relationships is discussed, and the final new practice of Loving-Kindness is introduced as a way to cultivate compassion for ourselves and ultimately for others.

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