DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A SCALE FOR MEASURING ENERGETIC INTELLIGENCE: THE ENERGETIC INTELLIGENCE INVENTORY (ENII-33)

Abstract

Background: Energy is a construct that is present in all aspects of Psychology and without which human behavior is impossible. However, it has been studied and operationalized very little. The purpose of this research is to create an instrument to identify and operationalize the energy inside and outside people, distinguishing between them and using this information to achieve personal and collective goals. Energetic Intelligence is presented as a new construct that aims to encourage people to be more aware of their energy, know how to obtain it and regulate it better and how to use this information to achieve goals and develop their talents and to thus live a more meaningful life. Method: The Energetic Intelligence Inventory (ENII-33) was created and administered to 1020 workers who speak Spanish. Results: Both exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis were carried out supporting a model of five second-order factors and two first-order factors with satisfactory adjustment. A positive relationship was obtained between Energetic Intelligence, Self-esteem, Self-efficacy, Personality, Flow and Flourishing. Conclusions: The ENII-33 can be applied with sufficient guarantees in Developing Talent and Psychology Coaching Processes.