Differential Item Functioning Analysis of an Emotional Intelligence Scale for Human Resources Management at Sohar University

Authors

N. Al-Shirawia, Department of Mathematics Education, Faculty of Education and Arts, Sohar University, Sohar, OmanFollow
M. Tashtoush, Department of Mathematics Education, Faculty of Education and Arts, Sohar University, Sohar, Oman\\ Department of Basic Sciences, Al-Huson University College, Al-Balqa Applied University, Al Salt, JordanFollow

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate to what extent the item responses of Emotional Intelligence Scale form a unidimensional construct and local independence according to the Rasch model. It also aims at investigating the presence of DIF in terms of gender in the Emotional intelligence scale. The researcher adopted a descriptive survey method and collected data from a stratified random sample of Sohar University employees. The sample consisted of (396) employees. The researcher developed a scale of two dimensions, personal efficiency and social competence. The win steps program was used for statistical analysis of the data. The results indicated that both Rasch assumptions (unidimensional and local independence) are held in the present research. The results displayed DIF in terms of gender in some items in the Emotional Intelligence Scale. Several recommendations were presented on the basis of the finding.

Recommended Citation

Al-Shirawia, N. and Tashtoush, M. (2023) "Differential Item Functioning Analysis of an Emotional Intelligence Scale for Human Resources Management at Sohar University," Information Sciences Letters: Vol. 12 : Iss. 11 , PP -.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/isl/vol12/iss11/9