The theory of emotional intelligence was introduced by Peter Salovey and John D. Mayer in the 1990s, and further developed and brought to the lay public by Daniel Goleman.

Emotional intelligence. Researchers Peter Salovey and John Mayer coined the term, and Dan Goleman brought it into the mainstream by using it in the titles of his many books on the subject.

Emotional intelligence (EI or EQ ... First introduced by psychologists Mayer and Salovey in 1990, EI encompasses the ability to perceive, process, and regulate emotions effectively.

The study will use an online survey of 40 educators to explore their understanding of EI and how it links to their feelings of overwhelm and burnout.