ABSTRACT

This work explored the dynamics of trait emotional intelligence (EI) and dispositional flow in a sample of ballet dancers since research on these topics is scarce in the artistic domain. This study analyses whether EI correlates and predicts flow experiences and whether dancers’ experience influences their levels of EI and flow. One hundred and fifty-two Portuguese ballet dancers, mostly females (90.7%), aged 15–18 years-old (69.7%), and students (87.4%), answered the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire – Short Form (TEIQue SF), Dispositional Flow Scale (DFS2), a dance practice questionnaire and a sociodemographic questionnaire. The results confirmed the positive correlation between trait EI and flow (r = .43) and the predictive effect of dancers’ trait EI on their flow experiences (ß = .43). Moreover, differences on dancer’s trait EI and flow were found according to their experience. This study corroborates previous associations and reinforces research in the artistic domain as a privileged context of optimal human achievement.

摘要

这项工作探讨了芭蕾舞演员样本中特质情绪智力（EI）和性格流的动态，因为这些主题的研究在艺术领域很少见。本研究分析了 EI 是否关联并预测心流体验，以及舞者的经验是否影响他们的 EI 和心流水平。152 名葡萄牙芭蕾舞演员，大部分是女性（90.7%），年龄在 15-18 岁（69.7%），以及学生（87.4%），回答了特质情商问卷 - 简式（TEIQue SF），倾向流动量表（DFS2）、舞蹈练习调查问卷和社会人口统计调查问卷。结果证实了特质 EI 和心流之间的正相关性 ( r  = .43) 以及舞者特质 EI 对心流体验的预测作用 ( ß = .43）。此外，根据舞者的经验，发现了舞者特质EI和流动性的差异。这项研究证实了之前的关联，并加强了艺术领域的研究，作为人类最佳成就的特权背景。