EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ACROSS DISCIPLINES: A BIBLIOMETRIC REVIEW 2010-2025 THROUGH SCOPUS PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS
Mai Rosalli Matondang, Isma Widiaty

Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to identify trends, dominant themes, and development directions in global literature on emotional intelligence during the last two decades through a comprehensive bibliometric approach. Using the Scopus Performance Analysis method, this study analyzed 28404 Scopus indexed articles published between 2010 and 2025, covering publication performance analysis, inter author collaboration, and institutional distribution. Results show an exponential increase in annual publication numbers, with the highest peak in 2021 (4800 documents) related to the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on awareness of the importance of emotional intelligence in mental health and resilience contexts. Cross country and interdisciplinary collaboration experienced significant increases, with institutional dominance such as University College London (248 documents) and Universidad de Malaga (242 documents). The most productive authors include N Extremera (105 publications) and K V Petrides (83 publications), who played important roles in developing theory and measurement instruments based on ability based and trait based approaches. Findings identify the dominance of selfreport approaches, cross cultural validity challenges, and lack of integrative models connecting emotional intelligence with other psychological constructs such as psychological capital and artificial intelligence. Temporal analysis shows evolution from theoretical focus toward practical applications in educational, organizational, and digital technology contexts. This study recommends developing combined approaches between ability based and self report, exploring longitudinal and causal methodologies, and integrating AI technology in emotional intelligence measurement and intervention. The theoretical and practical contributions of this research provide a comprehensive roadmap for developing policiesand interventions based on emotional intelligence that are more adaptive to contemporary dynamics.

Keywords: emotional intelligence, bibliometrics, Scopus, research trends, ability model, self-report, education, mental health

Topic: Education for sustainable development