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Emotional intelligence is a mechanism or ability of a children to identify their competence, character and leadership traits towards achieving common goals and a positive self-image. This study was undertaken to produce empirical evidence on the validity and reliability of the Malaysian Emotional Quotient Inventory-Children (MEQI-C) questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Rasch Model by Winstep software. A total of 356 students from Grade 4 and 5 of a primary school in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan were involved in this study. The results showed that the reliability of the MEQI-C item was high at 0.97, all 30 items measured emotional intelligence constructs, 29 items were retained (item fit) and one item was improved, the MEQI-C questionnaire was consistent with the individual's ability level and the items reached the concept of single unidimensionality. These five diagnoses complied with the requirements needed to examine the validity and reliability of the MEQI-C. It can be concluded that the MEQI-C is valid and reliable to be used in this study.
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To Cite this Article: Shuib, N. H., Amat, S., Kari, D. N. P. M., Ishak, N. M., & Ahmad, I. (2020). Validity and Reliability of MEQI-C Item Using Rasch Measurement Model. International Journal of Academic in Research Business and Social Sciences, 10(4), 468–482.
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