Is personality type related to
emotional intelligence?

Emotional intelligence generally refers to one’s ability to manage impulses, empathize with others, and show resilience in the face of stress or obstacles.

Often emotional intelligence is broken down into two categories:

• Intrapersonal (your ability to control yourself internally in a positive way)


• Interpersonal (your skills in getting along with others)

Personality type, as identified by the MBTI assessment, is also concerned with internal and external processes, and thus can be a very useful tool for enhancing and developing emotional intelligence.